How severe is CVE-2013-2951?

CVE-2013-2951 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-2013-2951 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2951?

CVE-2013-2951 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2951?

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-2013-2951 published?

CVE-2013-2951 was published on 2018-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2951

CVE-2013-2951 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Portal
Published: 2018-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.x and 8.0.0.x write passwords to a trace file when tracing is enabled for the Selfcare Portlet (Profile Management), which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file. IBM X-Force ID: 83621.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2951?: IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.x and 8.0.0.x write passwords to a trace file when tracing is enabled for the Selfcare Portlet (Profile Management), which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file. IBM X-Force ID: 83621.
How severe is CVE-2013-2951?: CVE-2013-2951 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-2013-2951 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2951?: CVE-2013-2951 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2951?: 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-2013-2951 published?: CVE-2013-2951 was published on 2018-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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