How severe is CVE-2013-4012?

CVE-2013-4012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4012?

CVE-2013-4012 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4012?

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

When was CVE-2013-4012 published?

CVE-2013-4012 was published on 2013-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4012

CVE-2013-4012 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Portal
Published: 2013-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.0.x before 8.0.0.1 CF09, when Content Template Catalog 4.0 is used, does not require administrative privileges for Portal Application Archive (PAA) file installation, which allows remote authenticated users to modify data or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4012?: IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.0.x before 8.0.0.1 CF09, when Content Template Catalog 4.0 is used, does not require administrative privileges for Portal Application Archive (PAA) file installation, which allows remote authenticated users to modify data or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-4012?: CVE-2013-4012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4012?: CVE-2013-4012 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4012?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4012 published?: CVE-2013-4012 was published on 2013-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_portal:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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