How severe is CVE-2013-5016?

CVE-2013-5016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-5016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5016?

CVE-2013-5016 affects Broadcom Symantec Critical System Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5016?

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-2013-5016 published?

CVE-2013-5016 was published on 2014-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5016

CVE-2013-5016 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Symantec Critical System Protection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Broadcom Symantec Critical System Protection
Published: 2014-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec Critical System Protection (SCSP) before 5.2.9, when installed on an unpatched Windows Server 2003 R2 platform, allows remote attackers to bypass policy settings via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5016?: Symantec Critical System Protection (SCSP) before 5.2.9, when installed on an unpatched Windows Server 2003 R2 platform, allows remote attackers to bypass policy settings via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-5016?: CVE-2013-5016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-5016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5016?: CVE-2013-5016 affects Broadcom Symantec Critical System Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5016?: 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-2013-5016 published?: CVE-2013-5016 was published on 2014-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_critical_system_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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