CVE-2013-5523

Name: CVE-2013-5523
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-10T10:55:06.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5523 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Sponsor Portal in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 1.2 and earlier does not properly restrict use of IFRAME elements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks and unspecified other attacks via a crafted web site, related to a "cross-frame scripting (XFS)" issue, aka Bug ID CSCui82666.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Sponsor Portal in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 1.2 and earlier does not properly restrict use of IFRAME elements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks and unspecified other attacks via a crafted web site, related to a "cross-frame scripting (XFS)" issue, aka Bug ID CSCui82666.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Identity Services Engine Software	<= 1.2
Cisco	Identity Services Engine Software	1.0
Cisco	Identity Services Engine Software	1.1

References

http://osvdb.org/98168
http://secunia.com/advisories/55207
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5523Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=31161Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62869Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029157Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87724
http://osvdb.org/98168
http://secunia.com/advisories/55207
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5523Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=31161Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62869Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029157Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87724

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5523?

How severe is CVE-2013-5523?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5523 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5523?

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