CVE-2013-5011
CVE-2013-5011 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Protection
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability 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 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted program in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-5011?
- Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability 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 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted program in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% directory.
- How severe is CVE-2013-5011?
- CVE-2013-5011 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2013-5011 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-5011?
- CVE-2013-5011 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-2013-5011?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2013-5011 published?
- CVE-2013-5011 was published on 2014-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64130
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20140109_00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90226
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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