How severe is CVE-2013-5524?

CVE-2013-5524 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5524?

CVE-2013-5524 primarily affects Cisco Identity Services Engine Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5524?

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

When was CVE-2013-5524 published?

CVE-2013-5524 was published on 2013-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5524

CVE-2013-5524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
Published: 2013-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the troubleshooting page in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an unspecified parameter, aka Bug ID CSCug77655.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5524?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the troubleshooting page in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an unspecified parameter, aka Bug ID CSCug77655.
How severe is CVE-2013-5524?: CVE-2013-5524 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5524?: CVE-2013-5524 primarily affects Cisco Identity Services Engine Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5524?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5524 published?: CVE-2013-5524 was published on 2013-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine_software:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine_software:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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