How severe is CVE-2013-2969?

CVE-2013-2969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-2969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2969?

CVE-2013-2969 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Control Center. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2969?

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

When was CVE-2013-2969 published?

CVE-2013-2969 was published on 2013-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2969

CVE-2013-2969 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Control Center with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Control Center
Published: 2013-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Sterling Control Center (SCC) 5.2 before 5.2.0.9, 5.3 before 5.3.0.4, and 5.4 through 5.4.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving invalid characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2969?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Sterling Control Center (SCC) 5.2 before 5.2.0.9, 5.3 before 5.3.0.4, and 5.4 through 5.4.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving invalid characters.
How severe is CVE-2013-2969?: CVE-2013-2969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-2969 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2969?: CVE-2013-2969 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Control Center. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2969?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2969 published?: CVE-2013-2969 was published on 2013-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_control_center:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_control_center:5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_control_center:5.3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_control_center:5.3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_control_center:5.3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_control_center:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_control_center:5.4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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