How severe is CVE-2013-3038?

CVE-2013-3038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-3038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3038?

CVE-2013-3038 primarily affects Ibm Rational Requirements Composer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3038?

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

When was CVE-2013-3038 published?

CVE-2013-3038 was published on 2013-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3038

CVE-2013-3038 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Requirements Composer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Rational Requirements Composer
Published: 2013-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Rational Requirements Composer before 4.0.4 makes it easier for remote attackers to discover credentials via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3038?: Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Rational Requirements Composer before 4.0.4 makes it easier for remote attackers to discover credentials via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-3038?: CVE-2013-3038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-3038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3038?: CVE-2013-3038 primarily affects Ibm Rational Requirements Composer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3038?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3038 published?: CVE-2013-3038 was published on 2013-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_requirements_composer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_requirements_composer:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_requirements_composer:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_requirements_composer:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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