CVE-2013-1616

Name: CVE-2013-1616
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-08-01T13:32:21.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.75%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-1616 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting a command into an application script.. EPSS estimates a 10.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting a command into an application script.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.75%

95.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Web Gateway	<= 5.1
Symantec	Web Gateway	5.0
Symantec	Web Gateway	5.0.1
Symantec	Web Gateway	5.0.2
Symantec	Web Gateway	5.0.3
Symantec	Web Gateway	5.0.3.18
Symantec	Web Gateway Appliance 8450	All versions
Symantec	Web Gateway Appliance 8490	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1616?

The management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting a command into an application script.

How severe is CVE-2013-1616?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1616 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1616?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2013-1616?

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Source: NVD / NIST