How severe is CVE-2013-5497?

CVE-2013-5497 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5497?

CVE-2013-5497 affects Cisco Intrusion Prevention System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5497?

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

When was CVE-2013-5497 published?

CVE-2013-5497 was published on 2013-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5497

CVE-2013-5497 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cisco Intrusion Prevention System
Published: 2013-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The authentication manager process in the web framework in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) does not properly handle user tokens, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (intermittent MainApp hang) via a crafted management-interface connection request, aka Bug ID CSCuf20148.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5497?: The authentication manager process in the web framework in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) does not properly handle user tokens, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (intermittent MainApp hang) via a crafted management-interface connection request, aka Bug ID CSCuf20148.
How severe is CVE-2013-5497?: CVE-2013-5497 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5497?: CVE-2013-5497 affects Cisco Intrusion Prevention System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5497?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5497 published?: CVE-2013-5497 was published on 2013-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:intrusion_prevention_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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