How severe is CVE-2013-2056?

CVE-2013-2056 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-2056 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2056?

CVE-2013-2056 primarily affects Redhat Satellite. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2056?

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

When was CVE-2013-2056 published?

CVE-2013-2056 was published on 2013-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2056

CVE-2013-2056 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Satellite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Redhat Satellite
Published: 2013-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Inter-Satellite Sync (ISS) operation in Red Hat Network (RHN) Satellite 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5 does not properly check client "authenticity," which allows remote attackers to obtain channel content by skipping the initial authentication call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2056?: The Inter-Satellite Sync (ISS) operation in Red Hat Network (RHN) Satellite 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5 does not properly check client "authenticity," which allows remote attackers to obtain channel content by skipping the initial authentication call.
How severe is CVE-2013-2056?: CVE-2013-2056 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2056 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2056?: CVE-2013-2056 primarily affects Redhat Satellite. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2056?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2056 published?: CVE-2013-2056 was published on 2013-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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