How severe is CVE-2013-5470?

CVE-2013-5470 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5470 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5470?

CVE-2013-5470 affects Cisco Secure Access Control System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5470?

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

When was CVE-2013-5470 published?

CVE-2013-5470 was published on 2013-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5470

CVE-2013-5470 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Access Control System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Secure Access Control System
Published: 2013-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS) does not properly handle requests to read from the TACACS+ socket, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via malformed TCP packets, aka Bug ID CSCuh12488.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5470?: Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS) does not properly handle requests to read from the TACACS+ socket, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via malformed TCP packets, aka Bug ID CSCuh12488.
How severe is CVE-2013-5470?: CVE-2013-5470 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5470 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5470?: CVE-2013-5470 affects Cisco Secure Access Control System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5470?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5470 published?: CVE-2013-5470 was published on 2013-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_access_control_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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