CVE-2013-5021 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting path traversal in NI ActiveX controls via crafted arguments and properties.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-5021?
CVE-2013-5021 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Aug 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple absolute path traversal vulnerabilities in National Instruments cwui.ocx, as used in National Instruments LabWindows/CVI 2012 SP1 and earlier, National Instruments LabVIEW 2012 SP1 and earlier, the Data Analysis component in ABB DataManager 1 through 6.3.6, and other products allow remote attackers to create and execute arbitrary files via a full pathname in an argument to the ExportStyle method in the (1) CWNumEdit, (2) CWGraph, (3) CWBoolean, (4) CWSlide, or (5) CWKnob ActiveX control, in conjunction with file content in the (a) Caption or (b) FormatString property value.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5021?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Abb Datamanager, Ni Labview, Ni Labwindows, Ni Measurementstudio, Ni Teststand.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5021?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5021 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-2013-5021 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5021 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j5xx-ggqq-g4cw.