Is CVE-2013-3597 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2013-3597, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-3597 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-3597 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-3597?

CVE-2013-3597 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2013-3597

CWE-200Published: August 28, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

servlet/CollectionListServlet in SearchBlox before 7.5 build 1 allows remote attackers to read usernames and passwords via a getList action.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-3597 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2013-3597. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.