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CVE-2013-5489

5.0 · MEDIUM

The gadget implementation in Cisco SocialMiner does not properly restrict the content of GET requests, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading (1) web-server access…

Published Sep 13, 2013ciscoCWE-264EPSS 1.35%

Overview

CVE-2013-5489 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco socialminer. It was published on September 13, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The gadget implementation in Cisco SocialMiner does not properly restrict the content of GET requests, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading (1) web-server access logs, (2) web-server Referer logs, or (3) the browser history, aka Bug ID CSCuh74125.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update socialminer 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-2013-5489Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=30734Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86965Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5489Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=30734Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86965

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5489?

CVE-2013-5489 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco socialminer. It was published on September 13, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-5489?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, 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-2013-5489?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update socialminer 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-2013-5489?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-5489 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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