How severe is CVE-2013-1608?

CVE-2013-1608 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-1608 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1608?

CVE-2013-1608 affects Symantec Netbackup Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1608?

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

When was CVE-2013-1608 published?

CVE-2013-1608 was published on 2013-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1608

CVE-2013-1608 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Netbackup Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.7. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Symantec Netbackup Appliance
Published: 2013-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Management Console on the Symantec NetBackup (NBU) appliance 2.0.x allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1608?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Management Console on the Symantec NetBackup (NBU) appliance 2.0.x allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-1608?: CVE-2013-1608 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1608 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1608?: CVE-2013-1608 affects Symantec Netbackup Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1608?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1608 published?: CVE-2013-1608 was published on 2013-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:symantec:netbackup_appliance:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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