How severe is CVE-2013-5424?

CVE-2013-5424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5424 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5424?

CVE-2013-5424 affects Ibm Flex System Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5424?

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

When was CVE-2013-5424 published?

CVE-2013-5424 was published on 2013-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5424

CVE-2013-5424 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Flex System Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Flex System Manager
Published: 2013-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Flex System Manager (FSM) 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, and create new user accounts or execute tasks, by leveraging an expired password for the system-level account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5424?: IBM Flex System Manager (FSM) 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, and create new user accounts or execute tasks, by leveraging an expired password for the system-level account.
How severe is CVE-2013-5424?: CVE-2013-5424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5424 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5424?: CVE-2013-5424 affects Ibm Flex System Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5424?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5424 published?: CVE-2013-5424 was published on 2013-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:flex_system_manager:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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