CVE-2013-1188: Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) does not properly limit the rate of authentication attempts, wh...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-1188 is a denial-of-service issue in Cisco Unified Communications Manager. The source says CUCM did not properly limit authentication attempts, allowing remote attackers to slow the application with repeated requests. The bundle does not identify affected versions, CVSS severity, or a confirmed fix. Exposure is limited to organizations running Cisco Unified Communications Manager, especially where authentication interfaces are reachable by untrusted networks. The supplied data does not list affected versions or CPEs. Treat this as an availability risk to voice and communications services, not a confirmed breach indicator. Prioritize validation for exposed CUCM systems, but evidence is incomplete for emergency escalation. Mitigation focus: Review the Cisco security notice for affected versions and supported remediation.; Inventory Cisco Unified Communications Manager deployments and ownership.; Restrict CUCM authentication interfaces to trusted networks where feasible..

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Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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