How severe is CVE-2013-6747?

CVE-2013-6747 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-6747 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-2013-6747?

CVE-2013-6747 primarily affects Ibm Global Security Kit. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6747?

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

When was CVE-2013-6747 published?

CVE-2013-6747 was published on 2014-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6747

CVE-2013-6747 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Global Security Kit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Global Security Kit
Published: 2014-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM GSKit 7.x before 7.0.4.48 and 8.x before 8.0.50.16, as used in IBM Security Directory Server (ISDS) and Tivoli Directory Server (TDS), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or hang) via a malformed X.509 certificate chain.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6747?: IBM GSKit 7.x before 7.0.4.48 and 8.x before 8.0.50.16, as used in IBM Security Directory Server (ISDS) and Tivoli Directory Server (TDS), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or hang) via a malformed X.509 certificate chain.
How severe is CVE-2013-6747?: CVE-2013-6747 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-6747 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-2013-6747?: CVE-2013-6747 primarily affects Ibm Global Security Kit. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6747?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-6747 published?: CVE-2013-6747 was published on 2014-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:global_security_kit:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:global_security_kit:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:global_security_kit:7.0.4.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:global_security_kit:7.0.4.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:global_security_kit:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:global_security_kit:8.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_directory_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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