How severe is CVE-2013-4676?

CVE-2013-4676 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4676 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4676?

CVE-2013-4676 primarily affects Symantec Backup Exec. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4676?

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

When was CVE-2013-4676 published?

CVE-2013-4676 was published on 2013-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4676

CVE-2013-4676 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Backup Exec with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Symantec Backup Exec
Published: 2013-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving a (1) custom-reports generation page, (2) Storage Devices creation page, or (3) jobs creation page in the management console; or (4) a Backup Exec server-management page in the beutility console.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4676?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving a (1) custom-reports generation page, (2) Storage Devices creation page, or (3) jobs creation page in the management console; or (4) a Backup Exec server-management page in the beutility console.
How severe is CVE-2013-4676?: CVE-2013-4676 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4676 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4676?: CVE-2013-4676 primarily affects Symantec Backup Exec. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4676?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4676 published?: CVE-2013-4676 was published on 2013-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backup_exec:2010_r3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backup_exec:2010_r3:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backup_exec:2010_r3:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backup_exec:2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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