How severe is CVE-2013-5461?

CVE-2013-5461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-5461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5461?

CVE-2013-5461 primarily affects Ibm Endpoint Manager For Remote Control. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5461?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-5461 published?

CVE-2013-5461 was published on 2018-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5461

CVE-2013-5461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Endpoint Manager For Remote Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Endpoint Manager For Remote Control
Published: 2018-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Endpoint Manager for Remote Control 9.0.0 and 9.0.1 and Tivoli Remote Control 5.1.2 store multiple hashes of partial passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to decrypt passwords by leveraging access to the hashes. IBM X-Force ID: 88309.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5461?: IBM Endpoint Manager for Remote Control 9.0.0 and 9.0.1 and Tivoli Remote Control 5.1.2 store multiple hashes of partial passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to decrypt passwords by leveraging access to the hashes. IBM X-Force ID: 88309.
How severe is CVE-2013-5461?: CVE-2013-5461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-5461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5461?: CVE-2013-5461 primarily affects Ibm Endpoint Manager For Remote Control. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5461?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-5461 published?: CVE-2013-5461 was published on 2018-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:endpoint_manager_for_remote_control:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:endpoint_manager_for_remote_control:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_remote_control:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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