CVE-2013-6983 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 31 Dec 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted URLs in Cisco Unified Presence Server.

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-2013-6983?

CVE-2013-6983 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Dec 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the web interface in Cisco Unified Presence Server allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCuh35615.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-6983?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Unified Presence Server.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6983?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-6983 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2013-6983 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-6983 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jh63-rqqj-qxmm.