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CVE-2013-3500

7.5 · HIGH

The Foundation webapp admin interface in GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.7.0 uses the nagios account as the owner of writable files under /usr/local/groundwork, which allows context-dependent attac…

Published May 8, 2013gwosCWE-264EPSS 2.38%

Overview

CVE-2013-3500 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gwos groundwork_monitor. It was published on May 8, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Foundation webapp admin interface in GroundWork Monitor Enterprise 6.7.0 uses the nagios account as the owner of writable files under /usr/local/groundwork, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended filesystem restrictions by leveraging access to a GroundWork script.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gwos. Update groundwork_monitor 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

Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/345260Refkb.groundworkopensource.com/display/SUPPORT/SA6.7.0-1+Some+web+components+allow+bypass+of+role+access+controlsRefwww.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20130308-0_GroundWork_Monitoring_Multiple_critical_vulnerabilities_wo_poc_v10.txtRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/345260Refkb.groundworkopensource.com/display/SUPPORT/SA6.7.0-1+Some+web+components+allow+bypass+of+role+access+controlsRefwww.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20130308-0_GroundWork_Monitoring_Multiple_critical_vulnerabilities_wo_poc_v10.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3500?

CVE-2013-3500 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gwos groundwork_monitor. It was published on May 8, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-3500?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2013-3500?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gwos. Update groundwork_monitor 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-2013-3500?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-3500 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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