CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4. It may be remotely exploitable. Exploitation may require the attacker to be authenticated.
CVE
CVE-2013-5009
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.4
EPSS
0.78%
Original NVD Description
The Management Console in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.x before 11.0.7.4 and 12.x before 12.1.2 RU2 and Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1.2 RU2 does not properly perform authentication, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by leveraging access to a limited-admin account.