How severe is CVE-2013-7245?

CVE-2013-7245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2013-7245 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-7245?

CVE-2013-7245 primarily affects Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7245?

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-2013-7245 published?

CVE-2013-7245 was published on 2018-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-7245

CVE-2013-7245 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise
Published: 2018-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Backup Server component in SAP Sybase ASE 15.7 before SP51 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and perform database dumps by leveraging failure to validate credentials, aka SAP Security Note 1927859.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7245?: The Backup Server component in SAP Sybase ASE 15.7 before SP51 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and perform database dumps by leveraging failure to validate credentials, aka SAP Security Note 1927859.
How severe is CVE-2013-7245?: CVE-2013-7245 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2013-7245 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7245?: CVE-2013-7245 primarily affects Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7245?: 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-2013-7245 published?: CVE-2013-7245 was published on 2018-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sybase:adaptive_server_enterprise:15.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sybase:adaptive_server_enterprise:15.7:sp50:*:*:*:*:*:*

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