How severe is CVE-2013-5493?

CVE-2013-5493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5493?

CVE-2013-5493 primarily affects Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6000. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5493?

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

When was CVE-2013-5493 published?

CVE-2013-5493 was published on 2013-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5493

CVE-2013-5493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6000
Published: 2013-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The diagnostic module in the firmware on Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6000 devices allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCug68407.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5493?: The diagnostic module in the firmware on Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6000 devices allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCug68407.
How severe is CVE-2013-5493?: CVE-2013-5493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5493?: CVE-2013-5493 primarily affects Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6000. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5493 published?: CVE-2013-5493 was published on 2013-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:virtualization_experience_client_6000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:virtualization_experience_client_6000_series_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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