CVE-2013-4673 Auth bypass in n/a

Medium 5.8 Published 31 Jul 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Symantec Web Gateway appliances by bypassing RADIUS authentication in the management console.

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-2013-4673?

CVE-2013-4673 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jul 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.1.1 does not properly implement RADIUS authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging access to the login prompt.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4673?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Symantec Web Gateway, Symantec Web Gateway Appliance 8450, Symantec Web Gateway Appliance 8490.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4673?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-4673 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2013-4673 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4673 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3qj2-j553-x73q.