CVE-2013-1080 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication to perform directory traversal, upload arbitrary files, and execute code on Novell ZENworks Configuration Management servers.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2013-1080?

CVE-2013-1080 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Mar 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The web server in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.3 and 11.2 before 11.2.4 does not properly perform authentication for zenworks/jsp/index.jsp, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks, and consequently upload and execute arbitrary programs, via a request to TCP port 443.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1080?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Zenworks Configuration Management.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1080?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1080 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2013-1080 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-1080 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wpv9-pvp6-9mjq.

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