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CVE-2013-6695

4.0 · MEDIUM

The RBAC implementation in Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS) does not properly verify privileges for support-bundle downloads, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive inf…

Published Dec 2, 2013ciscoCWE-264EPSS 0.95%

Overview

CVE-2013-6695 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco secure_access_control_system. It was published on December 2, 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 RBAC implementation in Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS) does not properly verify privileges for support-bundle downloads, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via a download action, as demonstrated by obtaining read access to the user database, aka Bug ID CSCuj39274.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update secure_access_control_system 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-2013-6695?

CVE-2013-6695 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco secure_access_control_system. It was published on December 2, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-6695?

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-2013-6695?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update secure_access_control_system 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-2013-6695?

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