CVE-2013-5486

Directory traversal vulnerability in processImageSave.jsp in DCNM-SAN Server in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) before 6.2(1) allows remote…

published September 23, 2013

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.5th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
76%
Percentile
99.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky directory traversal in Cisco's DCNM-SAN Server could let attackers write files they shouldn’t — all through a seemingly harmless parameter! Think of it like a delivery driver who misreads an address and ends up dropping packages in the wrong building — but in this case, those packages could be anything the attacker wants! 📦 An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to write arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to executing harmful commands if the JBoss autodeploy feature is enabled. That's like giving a thief the power to set up their own shop inside your secure premises!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver who misreads an address and ends up dropping packages in the wrong building — but in this case, those packages could be anything the attacker wants! 📦 This directory traversal flaw in processImageSave.jsp allows remote attackers to manipulate the chartid parameter, enabling them to perform unauthorized file writes, which can be leveraged for further exploits.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to write arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to executing harmful commands if the JBoss autodeploy feature is enabled. That's like giving a thief the power to set up their own shop inside your secure premises! To mitigate this, patch your Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager to version 6.2(1) or later, and review your configurations to ensure JBoss autodeploy is disabled if not needed. Regularly audit permissions on your server to tighten security! You've got this — secure your system and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.75962 · 99.5th percentile
Published
2013-09-23T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 SEP 10:00Z
    Directory traversal vulnerability in processImageSave.jsp in DCNM-SAN Server in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) before 6.2(1) allows remote…
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