CVE-2013-5372

CVE-2013-5372 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Message Broker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-399.

Key facts

Description

The XML4J parser in IBM WebSphere Message Broker 6.1 before 6.1.0.12, 7.0 before 7.0.0.7, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.4 and IBM Integration Bus 9.0 before 9.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted XML document that triggers expansion for many entities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5372?
The XML4J parser in IBM WebSphere Message Broker 6.1 before 6.1.0.12, 7.0 before 7.0.0.7, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.4 and IBM Integration Bus 9.0 before 9.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted XML document that triggers expansion for many entities.
How severe is CVE-2013-5372?
CVE-2013-5372 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5372 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5372?
CVE-2013-5372 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Message Broker. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5372?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5372 published?
CVE-2013-5372 was published on 2013-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

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