CVE-2013-3040

Name: CVE-2013-3040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-08-16T01:55:15.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-3040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM InfoSphere Information Server through 8.5 FP3, 8.7 through FP2, and 9.1 produces login-failure messages indicating whether the username or password is incorrect, which allows remote attackers to enumerate user accounts via a brute-force attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server through 8.5 FP3, 8.7 through FP2, and 9.1 produces login-failure messages indicating whether the username or password is incorrect, which allows remote attackers to enumerate user accounts via a brute-force attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	8.5
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	8.5.0.1
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	8.5.0.2
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	8.5.0.3
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	8.7
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	8.7.0.1
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	8.7.0.2
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	9.1

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-3040?

How severe is CVE-2013-3040?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-3040 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3040?

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