Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2013-5014?

Affected: Endpoint Protection Manager (Symantec) versions 11.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3; Protection Center (Symantec) versions 12.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2013-5014 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 11, 2014.

Is CVE-2013-5014 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2013-5014?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2013-5014?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2013-5014 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2013-5014

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Published Feb 14, 2014 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2013-5014 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Endpoint Protection Manager (Symantec), Protection Center (Symantec).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 11, 2014. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v2

7.5

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

68%

Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 11.0 before 11.0.7405.1424 and 12.1 before 12.1.4023.4080, and Symantec Protection Center Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1.4023.4080, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Jul 11, 2014	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

6 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Endpoint Protection ManagerSymantec	11.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3	n/a
Protection CenterSymantec	12.0	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Feb 14, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 11, 2014
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 11.0 before 11.0.7405.1424 and 12.1 before 12.1.4023.4080, and Symantec Protection Center Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1.4023.4080, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in co…
Affected: Endpoint Protection Manager (Symantec) versions 11.0, 12.1.0, 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3; Protection Center (Symantec) versions 12.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 11, 2014.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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