How severe is CVE-2013-5490?

CVE-2013-5490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-5490 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-2013-5490?

CVE-2013-5490 primarily affects Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5490?

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-2013-5490 published?

CVE-2013-5490 was published on 2013-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5490

CVE-2013-5490 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager
Published: 2013-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) before 6.2(1) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary text files via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka Bug ID CSCud80148.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5490?: Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) before 6.2(1) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary text files via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka Bug ID CSCud80148.
How severe is CVE-2013-5490?: CVE-2013-5490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-5490 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-2013-5490?: CVE-2013-5490 primarily affects Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5490?: 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-2013-5490 published?: CVE-2013-5490 was published on 2013-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:5.2\(2e\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:6.1\(1a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:4.1\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:4.1\(3\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:4.1\(4\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:4.1\(5\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:4.2\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:4.2\(3\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:5.0\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:5.0\(3\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:5.1\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:5.1\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:5.1\(3u\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:5.2\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:5.2\(2a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:5.2\(2b\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:5.2\(2c\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_data_center_network_manager:6.1\(1b\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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