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CVE-2013-0518

4.3 · MEDIUM

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 3.2.0 and 3.3.01 before 3.3.01.23 Interim Fix 1, 3.4.0 before 3.4.0.6 Interim Fix 1, and 3.4.1 before 3.4.1.7 does not refuse to be rendered in different-origin frames, wh…

Published May 10, 2013ibmCWE-20EPSS 0.80%

Overview

CVE-2013-0518 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm sterling_secure_proxy. It was published on May 10, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 3.2.0 and 3.3.01 before 3.3.01.23 Interim Fix 1, 3.4.0 before 3.4.0.6 Interim Fix 1, and 3.4.1 before 3.4.1.7 does not refuse to be rendered in different-origin frames, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via a crafted web site.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update sterling_secure_proxy to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0518?

CVE-2013-0518 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm sterling_secure_proxy. It was published on May 10, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-0518?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-0518?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update sterling_secure_proxy to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-0518?

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