CVE-2013-5014
CVE-2013-5014 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 68% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 68% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 11.0 before 11.0.7405.1424 and 12.1 before 12.1.4023.4080, and Symantec Protection Center Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1.4023.4080, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-5014?
- The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 11.0 before 11.0.7405.1424 and 12.1 before 12.1.4023.4080, and Symantec Protection Center Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1.4023.4080, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
- How severe is CVE-2013-5014?
- CVE-2013-5014 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2013-5014 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 68% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-5014?
- CVE-2013-5014 primarily affects Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-5014?
- 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-2013-5014 published?
- CVE-2013-5014 was published on 2014-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31853
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31917
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65466
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20140213_00
- https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20140218-0_Symantec_Endpoint_Protection_Multiple_critical_vulnerabilities_wo_poc_v10.txt
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:12.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:12.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:12.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:protection_center:12.0:*:*:*:small_business:*:*:*
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