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CVE-2013-1140

4.3 · MEDIUM

The XML parser in Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System (MARS) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity re…

Published Mar 6, 2013ciscoCWE-200EPSS 1.16%

Overview

CVE-2013-1140 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco security_monitoring_analysis_and_response_system. It was published on March 6, 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

The XML parser in Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System (MARS) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue, aka Bug ID CSCue55093.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update security_monitoring_analysis_and_response_system 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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References

Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-1140Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-1140

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1140?

CVE-2013-1140 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco security_monitoring_analysis_and_response_system. It was published on March 6, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-1140?

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-2013-1140?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update security_monitoring_analysis_and_response_system 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-2013-1140?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-1140 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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