CVE-2013-1609: symantec enterprise_vault_for_file_system_archiving Unquoted Search Path or Element
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 26-03-2013Last modified 22-05-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2013-1609 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in symantec enterprise_vault_for_file_system_archiving. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 33.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.41%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 26-03-2013PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 22-05-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Multiple unquoted Windows search path vulnerabilities in the (1) File Collector and (2) File PlaceHolder services in Symantec Enterprise Vault (EV) for File System Archiving before 9.0.4 and 10.x before 10.0.1 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.41%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
34%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.41% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.41%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Symantec1 product
- enterprise_vault_for_file_system_archiving≤ 9.0.3 | 10.0.0
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- www.symantec.com/security_response/…X Refsource CONFIRM