How severe is CVE-2013-5530?

CVE-2013-5530 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-5530 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5530?

CVE-2013-5530 primarily affects Cisco Identity Services Engine Software. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5530?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-5530 published?

CVE-2013-5530 was published on 2013-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5530

CVE-2013-5530 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
Published: 2013-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The web framework in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 1.0 and 1.1.0 before 1.1.0.665-5, 1.1.1 before 1.1.1.268-7, 1.1.2 before 1.1.2.145-10, 1.1.3 before 1.1.3.124-7, 1.1.4 before 1.1.4.218-7, and 1.2 before 1.2.0.899-2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted session on TCP port 443, aka Bug ID CSCuh81511.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5530?: The web framework in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 1.0 and 1.1.0 before 1.1.0.665-5, 1.1.1 before 1.1.1.268-7, 1.1.2 before 1.1.2.145-10, 1.1.3 before 1.1.3.124-7, 1.1.4 before 1.1.4.218-7, and 1.2 before 1.2.0.899-2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted session on TCP port 443, aka Bug ID CSCuh81511.
How severe is CVE-2013-5530?: CVE-2013-5530 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-5530 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5530?: CVE-2013-5530 primarily affects Cisco Identity Services Engine Software. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5530?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-5530 published?: CVE-2013-5530 was published on 2013-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine_software:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine_software:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine_software:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine_software:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine_software:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine_software:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine_software:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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