CVE-2014-2513 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.2 Published 8 Jul 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code with super-user privileges due to improper authorization checks after object creation.

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-2014-2513?

CVE-2014-2513 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jul 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

EMC Documentum Content Server before 6.7 SP1 P28, 6.7 SP2 before P15, 7.0 before P15, and 7.1 before P06 does not properly check authorization after creation of an object, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code with super-user privileges via a custom script.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2513?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emc Documentum Content Server.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2513?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2513 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-2014-2513 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2513 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x24w-q975-6v48.