What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-5216?

CVE-2013-5216 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2013-5216?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2013-5216. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-5216?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2013-5216. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Performance Guard CVE-2013-5216

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2013-09-12 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal Performance Guard

5.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-22 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.53%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could access files and directories outside the intended path by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

Patch available 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Directory traversal vulnerability in logreader/uploadreader.jsp in CapaSystems Performance Guard before 6.2.102 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.

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This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Directory traversal vulnerability in logreader/uploadreader.jsp in CapaSystems Performance Guard before 6.2.102 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Capasystems Performance Guard. Version information: before 6.2.102.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.0 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

DescriptionCVE.org

Directory traversal vulnerability in logreader/uploadreader.jsp in CapaSystems Performance Guard before 6.2.102 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.5%

Top 33% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.5%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.