CVE-2013-2997

CVE-2013-2997 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Appscan with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7. 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-264.

Key facts

Description

IBM Security AppScan Enterprise before 8.7 does not invalidate the session context upon a logout action, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2997?
IBM Security AppScan Enterprise before 8.7 does not invalidate the session context upon a logout action, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions by leveraging an unattended workstation.
How severe is CVE-2013-2997?
CVE-2013-2997 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-2997 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2997?
CVE-2013-2997 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2997?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2997 published?
CVE-2013-2997 was published on 2013-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

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