CVE-2013-5398 Missing authorization in n/a

Low 3.3 Published 18 Dec 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass access restrictions in the Webservice Axis Gateway to obtain sensitive information.

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-2013-5398?

CVE-2013-5398 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Dec 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Webservice Axis Gateway in IBM Rational Focal Point 6.4 before devfix1, 6.4.1.3 before devfix1, 6.5.1 before devfix1, 6.5.2 before devfix4, 6.5.2.3 before devfix9, 6.6 before devfix5, 6.6.0.1 before devfix2, and 6.6.1 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-5397.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5398?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Rational Focal Point.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5398?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5398 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-2013-5398 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5398 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mq83-cmp5-2xv5.