CVE-2013-3564 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can access the VLC web interface without authentication to view directory listings and issue commands, requiring the web interface to be enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-3564?
CVE-2013-3564 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Videolan Vlc Media Player, published on 6 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The web interface in VideoLAN VLC media player before 2.0.7 has no access control which allows remote attackers to view directory listings via the 'dir' command or issue other commands without authenticating.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3564?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Videolan Vlc Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3564?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2013-3564 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3564 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Videolan Vlc Media Player
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-3564, GHSA-8442-g6hc-g9m7.