CVE-2013-3080 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 1 May 2013 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Authenticated attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via the VAMI interface, leading to code execution or denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-3080?

CVE-2013-3080 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 May 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

VMware vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) 5.1 before Update 1 allows remote authenticated users to create or overwrite arbitrary files, and consequently execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, by leveraging Virtual Appliance Management Interface (VAMI) web-interface access.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3080?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vmware Vcenter Server Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3080?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3080 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2013-3080 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3080 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r538-m2w5-77w4.