CVE-2013-5453

CVE-2013-5453 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Appscan 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

Description

IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 5.6 through 8.7.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary report files by leveraging knowledge of filenames that cannot be easily predicted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5453?
IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 5.6 through 8.7.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary report files by leveraging knowledge of filenames that cannot be easily predicted.
How severe is CVE-2013-5453?
CVE-2013-5453 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-5453 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-2013-5453?
CVE-2013-5453 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5453?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5453 published?
CVE-2013-5453 was published on 2013-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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