CVE-2013-3040 json
IBM InfoSphere Information Server through 8.5 FP3, 8.7 through FP2, and 9.1 produces login-failure messages indicating whether the username…
published 13y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2013-2979
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 71%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM InfoSphere Information Server through 8.5 FP3, 8.7 through FP2, and 9.1 produces login-failure messages indicating whether the username or password is incorrect, which allows remote attackers to enumerate user accounts via a brute-force attack.
Patch / fix
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1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21646136
patch, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/61755
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/84765
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2013-3040
- NVD CVE-2013-3040
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