How severe is CVE-2013-3473?

CVE-2013-3473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-3473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3473?

CVE-2013-3473 primarily affects Cisco Prime Central For Hosted Collaboration Solution Assurance. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3473?

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-2013-3473 published?

CVE-2013-3473 was published on 2013-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3473

CVE-2013-3473 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Prime Central For Hosted Collaboration Solution Assurance 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: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cisco Prime Central For Hosted Collaboration Solution Assurance
Published: 2013-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The web framework in Cisco Prime Central for Hosted Collaboration Solution (HCS) Assurance before 9.1.1 does not properly determine the existence of an authenticated session, which allows remote attackers to discover usernames and passwords via an HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCud32600.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3473?: The web framework in Cisco Prime Central for Hosted Collaboration Solution (HCS) Assurance before 9.1.1 does not properly determine the existence of an authenticated session, which allows remote attackers to discover usernames and passwords via an HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCud32600.
How severe is CVE-2013-3473?: CVE-2013-3473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-3473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3473?: CVE-2013-3473 primarily affects Cisco Prime Central For Hosted Collaboration Solution Assurance. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3473?: 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-2013-3473 published?: CVE-2013-3473 was published on 2013-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20130918-pc

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_central_for_hosted_collaboration_solution_assurance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_central_for_hosted_collaboration_solution_assurance:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_central_for_hosted_collaboration_solution_assurance:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_central_for_hosted_collaboration_solution_assurance:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_central_for_hosted_collaboration_solution_assurance:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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