How severe is CVE-2013-5541?

CVE-2013-5541 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-5541 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5541?

CVE-2013-5541 primarily affects Cisco Identity Services Engine Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5541?

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

When was CVE-2013-5541 published?

CVE-2013-5541 was published on 2013-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5541

CVE-2013-5541 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Identity Services Engine Software
Published: 2013-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file-upload interface in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted filename, aka Bug ID CSCui67495.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5541?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file-upload interface in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted filename, aka Bug ID CSCui67495.
How severe is CVE-2013-5541?: CVE-2013-5541 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-5541 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5541?: CVE-2013-5541 primarily affects Cisco Identity Services Engine Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5541?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5541 published?: CVE-2013-5541 was published on 2013-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5541

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine_software:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:identity_services_engine:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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