How severe is CVE-2013-4040?

CVE-2013-4040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2013-4040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4040?

CVE-2013-4040 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4040?

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

When was CVE-2013-4040 published?

CVE-2013-4040 was published on 2018-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4040

CVE-2013-4040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-275.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-275
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager
Published: 2018-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager (TADDM) 7.1.2.x before 7.2.1.5 and 7.2.x before 7.2.2.0 on Unix use weak permissions (755) for unspecified configuration and log files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the files. IBM X-Force ID: 86176.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4040?: IBM Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager (TADDM) 7.1.2.x before 7.2.1.5 and 7.2.x before 7.2.2.0 on Unix use weak permissions (755) for unspecified configuration and log files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the files. IBM X-Force ID: 86176.
How severe is CVE-2013-4040?: CVE-2013-4040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2013-4040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4040?: CVE-2013-4040 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4040 published?: CVE-2013-4040 was published on 2018-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_application_dependency_discovery_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_application_dependency_discovery_manager:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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