How severe is CVE-2013-1609?

CVE-2013-1609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-1609 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1609?

CVE-2013-1609 primarily affects Symantec Enterprise Vault For File System Archiving. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1609?

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

When was CVE-2013-1609 published?

CVE-2013-1609 was published on 2013-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1609

CVE-2013-1609 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Enterprise Vault For File System Archiving with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Symantec Enterprise Vault For File System Archiving
Published: 2013-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unquoted Windows search path vulnerabilities in the (1) File Collector and (2) File PlaceHolder services in Symantec Enterprise Vault (EV) for File System Archiving before 9.0.4 and 10.x before 10.0.1 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1609?: Multiple unquoted Windows search path vulnerabilities in the (1) File Collector and (2) File PlaceHolder services in Symantec Enterprise Vault (EV) for File System Archiving before 9.0.4 and 10.x before 10.0.1 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.
How severe is CVE-2013-1609?: CVE-2013-1609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-1609 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1609?: CVE-2013-1609 primarily affects Symantec Enterprise Vault For File System Archiving. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1609?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-1609 published?: CVE-2013-1609 was published on 2013-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:enterprise_vault_for_file_system_archiving:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:enterprise_vault_for_file_system_archiving:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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