CVE-2013-5457

CVE-2013-5457 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Java with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Java SDK 7.0.0 before SR6, 6.0.1 before SR7, and 6.0.0 before SR15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5457?
Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Java SDK 7.0.0 before SR6, 6.0.1 before SR7, and 6.0.0 before SR15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-5457?
CVE-2013-5457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-5457 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5457?
CVE-2013-5457 primarily affects Ibm Java. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5457?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-5457 published?
CVE-2013-5457 was published on 2013-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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