How severe is CVE-2013-5097?

CVE-2013-5097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5097?

CVE-2013-5097 primarily affects Juniper Junos Space. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5097?

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

When was CVE-2013-5097 published?

CVE-2013-5097 was published on 2013-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5097

CVE-2013-5097 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos Space with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Juniper Junos Space
Published: 2013-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Juniper Junos Space before 13.1R1.6, as used on the JA1500 appliance and in other contexts, does not properly restrict access to the list of user accounts and their MD5 password hashes, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via a dictionary attack, aka PR 879462.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5097?: Juniper Junos Space before 13.1R1.6, as used on the JA1500 appliance and in other contexts, does not properly restrict access to the list of user accounts and their MD5 password hashes, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via a dictionary attack, aka PR 879462.
How severe is CVE-2013-5097?: CVE-2013-5097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5097?: CVE-2013-5097 primarily affects Juniper Junos Space. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5097 published?: CVE-2013-5097 was published on 2013-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space_virtual_appliance:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:juniper:junos_space_ja1500_appliance:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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