How severe is CVE-2013-3497?

CVE-2013-3497 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-3497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3497?

CVE-2013-3497 primarily affects Juniper Junos Space. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3497?

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

When was CVE-2013-3497 published?

CVE-2013-3497 was published on 2013-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3497

CVE-2013-3497 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos Space with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. 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 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Juniper Junos Space
Published: 2013-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Juniper Junos Space before 12.3P2.8, as used on the JA1500 appliance and in other contexts, includes a cleartext password in a configuration tab, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain the password by reading the workstation screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3497?: Juniper Junos Space before 12.3P2.8, as used on the JA1500 appliance and in other contexts, includes a cleartext password in a configuration tab, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain the password by reading the workstation screen.
How severe is CVE-2013-3497?: CVE-2013-3497 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-3497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3497?: CVE-2013-3497 primarily affects Juniper Junos Space. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3497?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3497 published?: CVE-2013-3497 was published on 2013-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space_virtual_appliance:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:juniper:junos_space_ja1500_appliance:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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