How severe is CVE-2013-6698?

CVE-2013-6698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-6698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6698?

CVE-2013-6698 affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6698?

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

When was CVE-2013-6698 published?

CVE-2013-6698 was published on 2013-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6698

CVE-2013-6698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wireless Lan Controller 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Wireless Lan Controller
Published: 2013-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The web interface on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices does not properly restrict use of IFRAME elements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks and unspecified other attacks via a crafted web site, related to a "cross-frame scripting (XFS)" issue, aka Bug ID CSCuf77821.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6698?: The web interface on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices does not properly restrict use of IFRAME elements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks and unspecified other attacks via a crafted web site, related to a "cross-frame scripting (XFS)" issue, aka Bug ID CSCuf77821.
How severe is CVE-2013-6698?: CVE-2013-6698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6698?: CVE-2013-6698 affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6698 published?: CVE-2013-6698 was published on 2013-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-6698

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:wireless_lan_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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