CVE-2013-0517

Name: CVE-2013-0517
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-11T18:15:15.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-0517 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Command Execution Vulnerability exists in IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 2.2.0, 2.3.01, 2.4.0, and 2.4.1 via an unspecified OS command, which could let a local malicious user execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Command Execution Vulnerability exists in IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 2.2.0, 2.3.01, 2.4.0, and 2.4.1 via an unspecified OS command, which could let a local malicious user execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sterling External Authentication Server	2.2.0
Ibm	Sterling External Authentication Server	2.3.01
Ibm	Sterling External Authentication Server	2.4.0
Ibm	Sterling External Authentication Server	2.4.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59807Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-multiple-security-vulnerabilities-addressed-in-ibm-sterling-external-authentication-server-cve-2013-0514-cve-2013-0517-4/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59807Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-multiple-security-vulnerabilities-addressed-in-ibm-sterling-external-authentication-server-cve-2013-0514-cve-2013-0517-4/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0517?

How severe is CVE-2013-0517?

CVE-2013-0517 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0517?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST