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CVE-2013-5696

6.8 · MEDIUM

inc/central.class.php in GLPI before 0.84.2 does not attempt to make install/install.php unavailable after an installation is completed, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request…

Published Sep 23, 2013glpi-projectCWE-352EPSS 7.85%

Overview

CVE-2013-5696 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting glpi-project glpi. It was published on September 23, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

inc/central.class.php in GLPI before 0.84.2 does not attempt to make install/install.php unavailable after an installation is completed, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, and (1) perform a SQL injection via an Etape_4 action or (2) execute arbitrary PHP code via an update_1 action.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from glpi-project. Update glpi 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
glpi-projectglpi0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5696?

CVE-2013-5696 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting glpi-project glpi. It was published on September 23, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-5696?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, 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-2013-5696?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from glpi-project. Update glpi 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.

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