How severe is CVE-2013-3278?

CVE-2013-3278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-3278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3278?

CVE-2013-3278 primarily affects Emc Geosynchrony. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3278?

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

When was CVE-2013-3278 published?

CVE-2013-3278 was published on 2013-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3278

CVE-2013-3278 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Geosynchrony with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Emc Geosynchrony
Published: 2013-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

EMC VPLEX before VPLEX GeoSynchrony 5.2 SP1 uses cleartext for storage of the LDAP/AD bind password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the management-server configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3278?: EMC VPLEX before VPLEX GeoSynchrony 5.2 SP1 uses cleartext for storage of the LDAP/AD bind password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the management-server configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2013-3278?: CVE-2013-3278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-3278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3278?: CVE-2013-3278 primarily affects Emc Geosynchrony. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3278?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3278 published?: CVE-2013-3278 was published on 2013-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-09/0135.html

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:geosynchrony:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:emc:vplex_geo:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:emc:vplex_local:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:emc:vplex_metro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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