How severe is CVE-2013-5401?

CVE-2013-5401 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5401 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5401?

CVE-2013-5401 affects Ibm Websphere Mq Internet Pass Thru. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5401?

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

When was CVE-2013-5401 published?

CVE-2013-5401 was published on 2014-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5401

CVE-2013-5401 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq Internet Pass Thru with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq Internet Pass Thru
Published: 2014-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The command-port listener in IBM WebSphere MQ Internet Pass-Thru (MQIPT) 2.x before 2.1.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (remote-administration outage) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5401?: The command-port listener in IBM WebSphere MQ Internet Pass-Thru (MQIPT) 2.x before 2.1.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (remote-administration outage) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-5401?: CVE-2013-5401 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5401 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5401?: CVE-2013-5401 affects Ibm Websphere Mq Internet Pass Thru. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5401?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5401 published?: CVE-2013-5401 was published on 2014-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_internet_pass_thru:2.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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