How severe is CVE-2013-3040?

CVE-2013-3040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-3040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3040?

CVE-2013-3040 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3040?

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

When was CVE-2013-3040 published?

CVE-2013-3040 was published on 2013-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3040

CVE-2013-3040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2013-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server through 8.5 FP3, 8.7 through FP2, and 9.1 produces login-failure messages indicating whether the username or password is incorrect, which allows remote attackers to enumerate user accounts via a brute-force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3040?: IBM InfoSphere Information Server through 8.5 FP3, 8.7 through FP2, and 9.1 produces login-failure messages indicating whether the username or password is incorrect, which allows remote attackers to enumerate user accounts via a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2013-3040?: CVE-2013-3040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-3040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3040?: CVE-2013-3040 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3040 published?: CVE-2013-3040 was published on 2013-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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