How severe is CVE-2013-3985?

CVE-2013-3985 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-3985 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3985?

CVE-2013-3985 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Sametime. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3985?

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

When was CVE-2013-3985 published?

CVE-2013-3985 was published on 2013-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3985

CVE-2013-3985 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Sametime with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Sametime
Published: 2013-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Enterprise Meeting Server in IBM Lotus Sametime 8.5.2 and 8.5.2.1 does not properly restrict application cookies, which allows remote attackers to read session variables by leveraging a weak setting of the Domain variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3985?: The Enterprise Meeting Server in IBM Lotus Sametime 8.5.2 and 8.5.2.1 does not properly restrict application cookies, which allows remote attackers to read session variables by leveraging a weak setting of the Domain variable.
How severe is CVE-2013-3985?: CVE-2013-3985 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-3985 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3985?: CVE-2013-3985 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Sametime. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3985?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3985 published?: CVE-2013-3985 was published on 2013-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_sametime:8.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_sametime:8.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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