CVE-2013-5428 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can cause denial of service on IBM WebSphere DataPower XC10 appliances because administrative actions lack authentication requirements.

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-2013-5428?

CVE-2013-5428 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Oct 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM WebSphere DataPower XC10 appliances 2.5.0 do not require authentication for all administrative actions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5428?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Websphere Datapower Xc10 Appliance, Ibm Websphere Datapower Xc10 Appliance Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5428?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5428 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-2013-5428 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5428 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q65c-33vf-fx93.

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