How severe is CVE-2013-5452?

CVE-2013-5452 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-5452 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5452?

CVE-2013-5452 affects Ibm Filenet Business Process Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5452?

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

When was CVE-2013-5452 published?

CVE-2013-5452 was published on 2013-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5452

CVE-2013-5452 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Filenet Business Process Framework 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Filenet Business Process Framework
Published: 2013-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM FileNet Business Process Framework 4.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or send TCP requests to intranet servers via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5452?: IBM FileNet Business Process Framework 4.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or send TCP requests to intranet servers via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
How severe is CVE-2013-5452?: CVE-2013-5452 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-5452 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5452?: CVE-2013-5452 affects Ibm Filenet Business Process Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5452?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5452 published?: CVE-2013-5452 was published on 2013-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_business_process_framework:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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