How severe is CVE-2013-2279?

CVE-2013-2279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-2279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2279?

CVE-2013-2279 primarily affects Siteminder Agent For Sharepoint 2010. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2279?

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-2013-2279 published?

CVE-2013-2279 was published on 2013-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2279

CVE-2013-2279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siteminder Agent For Sharepoint 2010 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Siteminder Agent For Sharepoint 2010
Published: 2013-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CA SiteMinder Federation (FSS) 12.5, 12.0, and r6; Federation (Standalone) 12.1 and 12.0; Agent for SharePoint 2010; and SiteMinder for Secure Proxy Server 6.0, 12.0, and 12.5 does not properly verify XML signatures for SAML statements, which allows remote attackers to spoof other users and gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2279?: CA SiteMinder Federation (FSS) 12.5, 12.0, and r6; Federation (Standalone) 12.1 and 12.0; Agent for SharePoint 2010; and SiteMinder for Secure Proxy Server 6.0, 12.0, and 12.5 does not properly verify XML signatures for SAML statements, which allows remote attackers to spoof other users and gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2013-2279?: CVE-2013-2279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-2279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2279?: CVE-2013-2279 primarily affects Siteminder Agent For Sharepoint 2010. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2279?: 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-2013-2279 published?: CVE-2013-2279 was published on 2013-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:siteminder_agent_for_sharepoint:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siteminder_federation:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siteminder_federation:12.0:-:standalone:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siteminder_federation:12.1:-:standalone:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siteminder_federation:12.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siteminder_federation:r6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siteminder_for_secure_proxy_server:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siteminder_for_secure_proxy_server:12.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siteminder_for_secure_proxy_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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