How severe is CVE-2013-5529?

CVE-2013-5529 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5529 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5529?

CVE-2013-5529 affects Cisco Webex Meetings Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5529?

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

When was CVE-2013-5529 published?

CVE-2013-5529 was published on 2013-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5529

CVE-2013-5529 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Webex Meetings Server 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: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Webex Meetings Server
Published: 2013-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The deployment module in the server in Cisco WebEx Meeting Center does not properly validate the passphrase, which allows remote attackers to launch a deployment or cause a denial of service (deployment interruption) via a direct request, aka Bug ID CSCuf52200.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5529?: The deployment module in the server in Cisco WebEx Meeting Center does not properly validate the passphrase, which allows remote attackers to launch a deployment or cause a denial of service (deployment interruption) via a direct request, aka Bug ID CSCuf52200.
How severe is CVE-2013-5529?: CVE-2013-5529 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5529 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5529?: CVE-2013-5529 affects Cisco Webex Meetings Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5529?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5529 published?: CVE-2013-5529 was published on 2013-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5529

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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