How severe is CVE-2013-4678?

CVE-2013-4678 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.7, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-4678 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4678?

CVE-2013-4678 primarily affects Symantec Backup Exec. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4678?

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

When was CVE-2013-4678 published?

CVE-2013-4678 was published on 2013-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4678

CVE-2013-4678 is a low-severity vulnerability in Symantec Backup Exec with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.7. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Symantec Backup Exec
Published: 2013-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The NDMP protocol implementation in Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive host-version information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4678?: The NDMP protocol implementation in Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive host-version information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-4678?: CVE-2013-4678 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-4678 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4678?: CVE-2013-4678 primarily affects Symantec Backup Exec. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4678?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4678 published?: CVE-2013-4678 was published on 2013-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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

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