CVE-2013-3989

CVE-2013-3989 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Appscan with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-310.

Key facts

Description

IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 8.x before 8.8 sends a cleartext AppScan Source database password in a response, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information, and subsequently conduct man-in-the-middle attacks, by examining the response content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3989?
IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 8.x before 8.8 sends a cleartext AppScan Source database password in a response, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information, and subsequently conduct man-in-the-middle attacks, by examining the response content.
How severe is CVE-2013-3989?
CVE-2013-3989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-3989 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3989?
CVE-2013-3989 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3989?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3989 published?
CVE-2013-3989 was published on 2013-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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