CVE-2013-5486 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can write arbitrary files via directory traversal in Cisco DCNM, potentially leading to arbitrary command execution through JBoss autodeploy.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2013-5486?

CVE-2013-5486 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Sep 2013. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in processImageSave.jsp in DCNM-SAN Server in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) before 6.2(1) allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via the chartid parameter, aka Bug IDs CSCue77035 and CSCue77036. NOTE: this can be leveraged to execute arbitrary commands by using the JBoss autodeploy functionality.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5486?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5486?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5486 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-2013-5486 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-5486 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vwcq-hv4g-5p69.

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