How severe is CVE-2013-3016?

CVE-2013-3016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-3016 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-2013-3016?

CVE-2013-3016 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3016?

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

When was CVE-2013-3016 published?

CVE-2013-3016 was published on 2013-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3016

CVE-2013-3016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal 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-264.

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-264
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Portal
Published: 2013-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1, 7.0, and 8.0 allows remote attackers to access the user directory via a crafted request for a servlet, related to the serveServletsByClassnameEnabled setting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3016?: IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1, 7.0, and 8.0 allows remote attackers to access the user directory via a crafted request for a servlet, related to the serveServletsByClassnameEnabled setting.
How severe is CVE-2013-3016?: CVE-2013-3016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-3016 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-2013-3016?: CVE-2013-3016 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3016 published?: CVE-2013-3016 was published on 2013-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:6.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:7.0.0.0:cf001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.0:cf01:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.0:cf02:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.0:cf03:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.0:cf04:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.0:cf05:*:*:*:*:*:*

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