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CVE-2013-3429

7.8 · HIGH

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Cisco Video Surveillance Manager (VSM) before 7.0.0 allow remote attackers to read system files via a crafted URL, related to the Cisco_VSBWT (aka Br…

Published Jul 25, 2013ciscoCWE-22EPSS 10.19%

Overview

CVE-2013-3429 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco video_surveillance_manager. It was published on July 25, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Cisco Video Surveillance Manager (VSM) before 7.0.0 allow remote attackers to read system files via a crafted URL, related to the Cisco_VSBWT (aka Broadware sample code) package, aka Bug ID CSCsv37163.

Remediation

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ciscovideo_surveillance_manager0Affected

References

Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20130724-vsmRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/61430Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1028827Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85947Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20130724-vsmRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/61430Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1028827Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85947

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3429?

CVE-2013-3429 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco video_surveillance_manager. It was published on July 25, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-3429?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-3429?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update video_surveillance_manager 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-2013-3429?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-3429 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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