CVE-2013-5528

Name: CVE-2013-5528
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-11T03:54:53.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 23.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5528 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the Tomcat administrative web interface in Cisco Unified Communications Manager allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in an unspecified input string, aka Bug ID CSCui78815.. EPSS estimates a 23.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Tomcat administrative web interface in Cisco Unified Communications Manager allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in an unspecified input string, aka Bug ID CSCui78815.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

23.31%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager	All versions

References

http://osvdb.org/98336Broken Link
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140071/Cisco-Unified-Communications-Manager-7-8-9-Directory-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5528Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62960Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40887/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://osvdb.org/98336Broken Link
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140071/Cisco-Unified-Communications-Manager-7-8-9-Directory-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5528Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62960Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40887/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5528?

How severe is CVE-2013-5528?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5528 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5528?

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