How severe is CVE-2013-3981?

CVE-2013-3981 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-3981 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3981?

CVE-2013-3981 primarily affects Ibm Sametime. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3981?

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

When was CVE-2013-3981 published?

CVE-2013-3981 was published on 2014-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3981

CVE-2013-3981 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sametime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Sametime
Published: 2014-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.x through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to download avatar photos of arbitrary users via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3981?: The Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.x through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to download avatar photos of arbitrary users via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-3981?: CVE-2013-3981 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-3981 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3981?: CVE-2013-3981 primarily affects Ibm Sametime. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3981?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3981 published?: CVE-2013-3981 was published on 2014-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:8.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sametime:9.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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