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CVE-2013-6025

4.0 · MEDIUM

The XMLParse procedure in SAP Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) 15.7 ESD 2 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a SQL statement containing an XML document with an ext…

Published Oct 19, 2013sybaseCWE-94EPSS 8.20%

Overview

CVE-2013-6025 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sybase adaptive_server_enterprise. It was published on October 19, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The XMLParse procedure in SAP Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) 15.7 ESD 2 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a SQL statement containing an XML document with an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sybase. Update adaptive_server_enterprise 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/55377Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/303900Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/63193Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1029208Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/88105Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/38805/Refsecunia.com/advisories/55377Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/303900Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/63193Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1029208

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6025?

CVE-2013-6025 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sybase adaptive_server_enterprise. It was published on October 19, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-6025?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, 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-2013-6025?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sybase. Update adaptive_server_enterprise 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-2013-6025?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-6025 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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