CVE-2013-5540

Name: CVE-2013-5540
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-16T10:52:45.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5540 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The file-upload feature in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (disk consumption and administration-interface outage) by uploading many files, aka Bug ID CSCui67519.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The file-upload feature in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (disk consumption and administration-interface outage) by uploading many files, aka Bug ID CSCui67519.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Identity Services Engine Software	All versions
Cisco	Identity Services Engine	All versions

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5540Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5540Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5540?

How severe is CVE-2013-5540?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5540 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5540?

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