How severe is CVE-2013-1215?

CVE-2013-1215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-1215 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1215?

CVE-2013-1215 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1215?

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

When was CVE-2013-1215 published?

CVE-2013-1215 was published on 2013-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1215

CVE-2013-1215 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software
Published: 2013-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The vpnclient program in the Easy VPN component on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5505 devices allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuf85295.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1215?: The vpnclient program in the Easy VPN component on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5505 devices allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuf85295.
How severe is CVE-2013-1215?: CVE-2013-1215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1215 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1215?: CVE-2013-1215 primarily affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1215?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1215 published?: CVE-2013-1215 was published on 2013-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-1215

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:adaptive_security_appliance_software:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:5500_series_adaptive_security_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:asa_5500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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