CVE-2013-3993

Known Exploited

Description

IBM InfoSphere BigInsights before 2.1.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended file and directory restrictions, or access untrusted data or code, via crafted parameters in unspecified API calls.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.92% Top 10%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/59676 third party advisory broken link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68449 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84982 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21677445 broken link vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3993?
CVE-2013-3993 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-3993?
To fix CVE-2013-3993, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-3993 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2013-3993 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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