CVE-2013-6720

Public Exploit

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in download.php in the Passive Capture Application (PCA) web console in IBM Tealeaf CX 7.x, 8.x through 8.6, 8.7 before FP2, and 8.8 before FP2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a .. (dot dot) in the log parameter, as demonstrated using a crafted request for a customer-support file, as demonstrated by a log file.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.04% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32546 exploit
https://tealeaf.support.ibmcloud.com/FileManagement/Download/19eb90ffb8334b398684b4350edc4b7a vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89229 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6720?
CVE-2013-6720 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-6720?
To fix CVE-2013-6720, 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-2013-6720 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-6720 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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