CVE-2013-5497

Name: CVE-2013-5497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-09-19T18:55:05.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5497 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The authentication manager process in the web framework in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) does not properly handle user tokens, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (intermittent MainApp hang) via a crafted management-interface connection request, aka Bug ID CSCuf20148.. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The authentication manager process in the web framework in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) does not properly handle user tokens, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (intermittent MainApp hang) via a crafted management-interface connection request, aka Bug ID CSCuf20148.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.91%

77.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Intrusion Prevention System	All versions

References

http://osvdb.org/97525
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5497Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=30913Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62517Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029057Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87280
http://osvdb.org/97525
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5497Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=30913Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62517Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029057Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87280

Timeline

Published: Sep 19, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5497?

How severe is CVE-2013-5497?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5497 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5497?

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