How severe is CVE-2013-0553?

CVE-2013-0553 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-0553 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0553?

CVE-2013-0553 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Sametime. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0553?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-0553 published?

CVE-2013-0553 was published on 2013-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0553

CVE-2013-0553 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Sametime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Sametime
Published: 2013-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The client implementation in IBM Sametime 8.5.1 through 8.5.2.1, as used in Sametime Connect client, Sametime Advanced Connect client, Sametime Advanced Web client, and other products, allows remote authenticated users to send commands to individual chat users, or to all participants in a chat room, via a crafted Sametime Instant Message (IM).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0553?: The client implementation in IBM Sametime 8.5.1 through 8.5.2.1, as used in Sametime Connect client, Sametime Advanced Connect client, Sametime Advanced Web client, and other products, allows remote authenticated users to send commands to individual chat users, or to all participants in a chat room, via a crafted Sametime Instant Message (IM).
How severe is CVE-2013-0553?: CVE-2013-0553 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-0553 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0553?: CVE-2013-0553 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Sametime. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0553?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0553 published?: CVE-2013-0553 was published on 2013-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_sametime:8.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_sametime:8.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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