CVE-2013-5379

Name: CVE-2013-5379
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-11-13T15:55:03.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5379 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal 7.x before 7.0.0.2 CF25 and 8.x before 8.0.0.1 CF8 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by leveraging improper tagging functionality.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Portal 7.x before 7.0.0.2 CF25 and 8.x before 8.0.0.1 CF8 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by leveraging improper tagging functionality.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.2
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.1

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM96047Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21655635Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86930
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM96047Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21655635Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86930

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5379?

How severe is CVE-2013-5379?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5379 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5379?

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-2013-5379?

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Source: NVD / NIST