How severe is CVE-2013-3409?

CVE-2013-3409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-3409 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3409?

CVE-2013-3409 affects Cisco Prime Central For Hosted Collaboration Solution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3409?

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

When was CVE-2013-3409 published?

CVE-2013-3409 was published on 2013-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3409

CVE-2013-3409 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Prime Central For Hosted Collaboration Solution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Cisco Prime Central For Hosted Collaboration Solution
Published: 2013-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The portal in Cisco Prime Central for Hosted Collaboration Solution (HCS) places cleartext credentials in temporary files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging weak file permissions to read these files, aka Bug IDs CSCuh33735 and CSCuh34230.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3409?: The portal in Cisco Prime Central for Hosted Collaboration Solution (HCS) places cleartext credentials in temporary files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging weak file permissions to read these files, aka Bug IDs CSCuh33735 and CSCuh34230.
How severe is CVE-2013-3409?: CVE-2013-3409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-3409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3409?: CVE-2013-3409 affects Cisco Prime Central For Hosted Collaboration Solution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3409?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3409 published?: CVE-2013-3409 was published on 2013-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-3409

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_central_for_hosted_collaboration_solution:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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