How severe is CVE-2013-2981?

CVE-2013-2981 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-2981 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2981?

CVE-2013-2981 primarily affects Ibm Data Studio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2981?

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

When was CVE-2013-2981 published?

CVE-2013-2981 was published on 2013-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2981

CVE-2013-2981 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Data Studio 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Data Studio
Published: 2013-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Web Console in IBM Data Studio 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2981?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Web Console in IBM Data Studio 3.1.0 and 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-2981?: CVE-2013-2981 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2981 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2981?: CVE-2013-2981 primarily affects Ibm Data Studio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2981?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2981 published?: CVE-2013-2981 was published on 2013-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_studio:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_studio:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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