CVE-2013-6221 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in HP Service Virtualization when the AutoPass license server is enabled.

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-2013-6221?

CVE-2013-6221 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jun 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in CommunicationServlet in HP Service Virtualization 3.x before 3.50.1, when the AutoPass license server is enabled, allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files and consequently execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka ZDI-CAN-2031.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-6221?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Service Virtualization.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6221?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-6221 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-2013-6221 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-6221 exists.

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

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fv2w-9xwx-h37w.

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