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CVE-2013-3993

6.5 · MEDIUMActively Exploited

IBM InfoSphere BigInsights before 2.1.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended file and directory restrictions, or access untrusted data or code, via crafted parameters in unspecifi…

Published Jul 7, 2014ibmCWE-22EPSS 4.77%

Overview

CVE-2013-3993 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm infosphere_biginsights. It was published on July 7, 2014 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM InfoSphere BigInsights before 2.1.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended file and directory restrictions, or access untrusted data or code, via crafted parameters in unspecified API calls.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update infosphere_biginsights 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
ibminfosphere_biginsights>= 0, < 2.1.0.3Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/59676Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21677445Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/68449Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84982Refsecunia.com/advisories/59676Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21677445Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/68449Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84982CISAwww.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-3993

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3993?

CVE-2013-3993 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm infosphere_biginsights. It was published on July 7, 2014 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2013-3993?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-3993?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update infosphere_biginsights 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-2013-3993?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-3993 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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