How severe is CVE-2013-3431?

CVE-2013-3431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-3431 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3431?

CVE-2013-3431 primarily affects Cisco Video Surveillance Manager. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3431?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-3431 published?

CVE-2013-3431 was published on 2013-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3431

CVE-2013-3431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Video Surveillance Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cisco Video Surveillance Manager
Published: 2013-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Video Surveillance Manager (VSM) before 7.0.0 does not require authentication for access to VSMC monitoring pages, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive configuration, archive, and log information via unspecified vectors, related to the Cisco_VSBWT (aka Broadware sample code) package, aka Bug ID CSCsv40169.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3431?: Cisco Video Surveillance Manager (VSM) before 7.0.0 does not require authentication for access to VSMC monitoring pages, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive configuration, archive, and log information via unspecified vectors, related to the Cisco_VSBWT (aka Broadware sample code) package, aka Bug ID CSCsv40169.
How severe is CVE-2013-3431?: CVE-2013-3431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-3431 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3431?: CVE-2013-3431 primarily affects Cisco Video Surveillance Manager. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3431?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-3431 published?: CVE-2013-3431 was published on 2013-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:2.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:2.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:6.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:6.3.2:mr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:6.3.2:mr2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:video_surveillance_manager:6.3.2:mr3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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