How severe is CVE-2013-6859?

CVE-2013-6859 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-6859 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6859?

CVE-2013-6859 primarily affects Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6859?

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-2013-6859 published?

CVE-2013-6859 was published on 2013-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6859

CVE-2013-6859 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise
Published: 2013-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) before 15.0.3 ESD#4.3. 15.5 before 15.5 ESD#5.3, and 15.7 before 15.7 SP50 or 15.7 SP100 does not properly perform authorization, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6859?: SAP Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) before 15.0.3 ESD#4.3. 15.5 before 15.5 ESD#5.3, and 15.7 before 15.7 SP50 or 15.7 SP100 does not properly perform authorization, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-6859?: CVE-2013-6859 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-6859 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6859?: CVE-2013-6859 primarily affects Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6859?: 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-2013-6859 published?: CVE-2013-6859 was published on 2013-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sybase:adaptive_server_enterprise:15.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sybase:adaptive_server_enterprise:15.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sybase:adaptive_server_enterprise:15.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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