CVE-2013-0540

Name: CVE-2013-0540
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-04-24T10:28:37.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.60%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-0540 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Liberty Profile 8.5 before 8.5.0.2, when SSL is not enabled, does not properly validate authentication cookies, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via an HTTP session.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Liberty Profile 8.5 before 8.5.0.2, when SSL is not enabled, does not properly validate authentication cookies, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via an HTTP session.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.60%

72.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	8.5.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	8.5.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0540?

How severe is CVE-2013-0540?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-0540 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0540?

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