How severe is CVE-2013-5635?

CVE-2013-5635 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-5635 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5635?

CVE-2013-5635 primarily affects Checkpoint Endpoint Security. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5635?

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

When was CVE-2013-5635 published?

CVE-2013-5635 was published on 2013-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5635

CVE-2013-5635 is a low-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Endpoint Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Checkpoint Endpoint Security
Published: 2013-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Media Encryption EPM Explorer in Check Point Endpoint Security through E80.50 does not properly maintain the state of password failures, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to bypass the device-locking protection mechanism by entering password guesses within multiple Unlock.exe processes that are running simultaneously.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5635?: Media Encryption EPM Explorer in Check Point Endpoint Security through E80.50 does not properly maintain the state of password failures, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to bypass the device-locking protection mechanism by entering password guesses within multiple Unlock.exe processes that are running simultaneously.
How severe is CVE-2013-5635?: CVE-2013-5635 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-5635 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5635?: CVE-2013-5635 primarily affects Checkpoint Endpoint Security. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5635?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5635 published?: CVE-2013-5635 was published on 2013-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:e80:-:vpn_blade:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:e80.10:-:vpn_blade:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:e80.20:-:vpn_blade:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:e80.30:-:vpn_blade:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:e80.40:-:vpn_blade:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:e80.41:-:vpn_blade:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:checkpoint:endpoint_security:e80.50:-:vpn_blade:*:*:*:*:*

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