How severe is CVE-2013-5420?

CVE-2013-5420 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-5420 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5420?

CVE-2013-5420 affects Ibm Security Access Manager For Enterprise Single Sign-on. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5420?

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

When was CVE-2013-5420 published?

CVE-2013-5420 was published on 2013-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5420

CVE-2013-5420 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Access Manager For Enterprise Single Sign-on with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Security Access Manager For Enterprise Single Sign-on
Published: 2013-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The IMS server before Ifix 6 in IBM Security Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On (ISAM ESSO) 8.2 allows remote authenticated users to read log files by leveraging helpdesk privileges for a direct request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5420?: The IMS server before Ifix 6 in IBM Security Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On (ISAM ESSO) 8.2 allows remote authenticated users to read log files by leveraging helpdesk privileges for a direct request.
How severe is CVE-2013-5420?: CVE-2013-5420 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-5420 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5420?: CVE-2013-5420 affects Ibm Security Access Manager For Enterprise Single Sign-on. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5420?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5420 published?: CVE-2013-5420 was published on 2013-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_access_manager_for_enterprise_single_sign-on:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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