CVE-2013-5461

Name: CVE-2013-5461
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-27T16:29:00.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5461 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Endpoint Manager for Remote Control 9.0.0 and 9.0.1 and Tivoli Remote Control 5.1.2 store multiple hashes of partial passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to decrypt passwords by leveraging access to the hashes. IBM X-Force ID: 88309.. EPSS estimates a 2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Endpoint Manager for Remote Control 9.0.0 and 9.0.1 and Tivoli Remote Control 5.1.2 store multiple hashes of partial passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to decrypt passwords by leveraging access to the hashes. IBM X-Force ID: 88309.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.39%

81.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Endpoint Manager For Remote Control	9.0.0
Ibm	Endpoint Manager For Remote Control	9.0.1
Ibm	Tivoli Remote Control	5.1.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88309VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/ibm-security-bulletin-insecure-storage-of-passwords-in-ibm-endpoint-manager-for-remote-control-cve-2013-5461/Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/ibm-security-bulletin-insecure-storage-of-passwords-in-tivoli-remote-control-cve-2013-5461/Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88309VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/ibm-security-bulletin-insecure-storage-of-passwords-in-ibm-endpoint-manager-for-remote-control-cve-2013-5461/Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/ibm-security-bulletin-insecure-storage-of-passwords-in-tivoli-remote-control-cve-2013-5461/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5461?

How severe is CVE-2013-5461?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5461 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5461?

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