How severe is CVE-2013-1221?

CVE-2013-1221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-1221 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1221?

CVE-2013-1221 primarily affects Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1221?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-1221 published?

CVE-2013-1221 was published on 2013-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1221

CVE-2013-1221 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-16.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal
Published: 2013-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Tomcat Web Management feature in Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal (CVP) Software before 9.0.1 ES 11 does not properly configure Tomcat components, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) HTTP or (2) HTTPS request, aka Bug ID CSCub38384.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1221?: The Tomcat Web Management feature in Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal (CVP) Software before 9.0.1 ES 11 does not properly configure Tomcat components, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) HTTP or (2) HTTPS request, aka Bug ID CSCub38384.
How severe is CVE-2013-1221?: CVE-2013-1221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-1221 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1221?: CVE-2013-1221 primarily affects Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1221?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-1221 published?: CVE-2013-1221 was published on 2013-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20130508-cvp

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_customer_voice_portal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_customer_voice_portal:3.0:sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_customer_voice_portal:3.0:sr2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_customer_voice_portal:3.6\(10\):es01:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_customer_voice_portal:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_customer_voice_portal:4.0\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_customer_voice_portal:4.0\(2\):sr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_customer_voice_portal:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_customer_voice_portal:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_customer_voice_portal:7.0\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_customer_voice_portal:8.0\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_customer_voice_portal:8.5\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_customer_voice_portal:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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