CVE-2013-1223 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.8 Published 9 May 2013 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests due to improper parameter validation in the log viewer.

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

What is CVE-2013-1223?

CVE-2013-1223 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 May 2013. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The log viewer in Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal (CVP) Software before 9.0.1 ES 11 does not properly validate an unspecified parameter, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted (1) HTTP or (2) HTTPS request, aka Bug ID CSCub38372.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1223?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1223?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1223 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-2013-1223 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1223 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hvvh-mw8j-7rfj.