How severe is CVE-2013-2959?

CVE-2013-2959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-2959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2959?

CVE-2013-2959 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Optim Data Growth For Oracle E-business Suite. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2959?

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

When was CVE-2013-2959 published?

CVE-2013-2959 was published on 2013-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2959

CVE-2013-2959 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Optim Data Growth For Oracle E-business Suite 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Optim Data Growth For Oracle E-business Suite
Published: 2013-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Console in IBM InfoSphere Optim Data Growth for Oracle E-Business Suite 6.x, 7.x, and 9.x before 9.1.0.3 does not provide an encrypted session for transmitting login credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2959?: The Console in IBM InfoSphere Optim Data Growth for Oracle E-Business Suite 6.x, 7.x, and 9.x before 9.1.0.3 does not provide an encrypted session for transmitting login credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2013-2959?: CVE-2013-2959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2959?: CVE-2013-2959 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Optim Data Growth For Oracle E-business Suite. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2959?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2959 published?: CVE-2013-2959 was published on 2013-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:6.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:6.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:6.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:6.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:6.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:6.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:7.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:7.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:7.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:7.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_optim_data_growth_for_oracle_e-business_suite:9.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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