How severe is CVE-2013-5010?

CVE-2013-5010 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5010 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-2013-5010?

CVE-2013-5010 primarily affects Symantec Endpoint Protection. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5010?

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

When was CVE-2013-5010 published?

CVE-2013-5010 was published on 2014-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5010

CVE-2013-5010 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Protection
Published: 2014-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Application/Device Control (ADC) component in the client in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.x before 11.0.7.4 and 12.x before 12.1.2 RU2 and Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1.2 RU2 does not properly handle custom polices, which allows local users to bypass intended policy restrictions and access files or directories via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5010?: The Application/Device Control (ADC) component in the client in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.x before 11.0.7.4 and 12.x before 12.1.2 RU2 and Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1.2 RU2 does not properly handle custom polices, which allows local users to bypass intended policy restrictions and access files or directories via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-5010?: CVE-2013-5010 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5010 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-2013-5010?: CVE-2013-5010 primarily affects Symantec Endpoint Protection. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5010?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5010 published?: CVE-2013-5010 was published on 2014-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:ru5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:ru6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:ru6a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:ru6mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:ru6mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.1:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.1:mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.2:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.2:mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.4:mp1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.4:mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.3001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.6000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.6100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.6200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.6200.754:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.6300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.7000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.7100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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