# CVE-2013-5486: Path traversal in n/a

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

- **Severity:** Critical 10.0 (`AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C`)
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not stated
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** No
- **Published:** 23 Sep 2013
- **Updated:** 6 Aug 2024
- **Also known as:** GHSA-vwcq-hv4g-5p69

## 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 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command)

## Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5486?

It affects 1 product.


Products: 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.

## 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:

- Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager Arbitrary File Upload (metasploit)
- Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager - Arbitrary File Upload (Metasploit) (exploitdb)

## Other vulnerabilities in n/a

- [CVE-2015-0666](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2015-0666/): Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Directory Traversal (high 7.5, exploited in the wild)
- [CVE-2012-5417](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2012-5417/): Missing authorization in n/a (critical 10.0)
- [CVE-2018-0258](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2018-0258/): File upload in Cisco Prime File Upload Servlet (critical 9.8)
- [CVE-2017-6639](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2017-6639/): Missing authorization in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager Debug Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (critical 9.8)
- [CVE-2017-6640](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2017-6640/): Hardcoded credentials in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager Server Static Credential Vulnerability (critical 9.8)

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for CVE-2013-5486 and fix it if it is affected.

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

Affected product: n/a. No package-level version data is available, so check the vendor advisory linked from the reference page.

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2013-5486/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2013-5486/index.md)
```

## Sources

- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2013-5486
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-5486
- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2013-5486

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