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CVE-2013-5430

5.5 · MEDIUM

The Jazz Team Server component in IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 8.x before 8.8 has a default username and password, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain unspecified acce…

Published Oct 28, 2013ibmCWE-255EPSS 0.93%

Overview

CVE-2013-5430 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm security_appscan. It was published on October 28, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Jazz Team Server component in IBM Security AppScan Enterprise 8.x before 8.8 has a default username and password, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain unspecified access to this component by leveraging this credential information in an environment with applicable component installation details.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update security_appscan 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-2013-5430?

CVE-2013-5430 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm security_appscan. It was published on October 28, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-5430?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, 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-2013-5430?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update security_appscan 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-2013-5430?

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