CVE-2013-7245: The Backup Server component in SAP Sybase ASE 15.7 before SP51 allows remote attackers to bypass access restri

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-7245 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting adaptive server enterprise. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Backup Server component in SAP Sybase ASE 15.7 before SP51 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and perform database dumps by leveraging failure to validate credentials, aka SAP Security Note 1927859.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285
Published	2018-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sybase

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-04-24 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sybase adaptive server enterprise DOWNGRADE

Affected: 15.7 · 15.7 sp50

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy adaptive-server-enterprise || rpm -q adaptive-server-enterprise || adaptive-server-enterprise --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 15.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison adaptive-server-enterprise sudo apt install adaptive-server-enterprise=<VERSION_BEFORE_15.7> sudo apt-mark hold adaptive-server-enterprise

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list adaptive-server-enterprise sudo dnf downgrade adaptive-server-enterprise-<VERSION_BEFORE_15.7> sudo dnf versionlock add adaptive-server-enterprise

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-7245?

adaptive server enterprise: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-7245 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7245 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-7245 affect?

CVE-2013-7245 affects adaptive server enterprise. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Backup Server component in SAP Sybase ASE 15.7 before SP51 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and perform database dumps by leveraging failure to validate credentials, aka SAP Security Note 1927859.

How urgent is CVE-2013-7245?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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