CVE-2013-3993

Name: CVE-2013-3993
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-07-07T11:01:28.383+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 5.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-3993 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM InfoSphere BigInsights before 2.1.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended file and directory restrictions, or access untrusted data or code, via crafted parameters in unspecified API calls.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 5.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere BigInsights before 2.1.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended file and directory restrictions, or access untrusted data or code, via crafted parameters in unspecified API calls.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.24%

91.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 15, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Biginsights	< 2.1.0.3

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/59676Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21677445Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68449Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84982Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/59676Broken Link
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21677445Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68449Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84982Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-3993US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-3993?

How severe is CVE-2013-3993?

CVE-2013-3993 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3993?

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-2013-3993?

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Source: NVD / NIST