CVE-2013-4793: High severity umbraco cms vulnerability

Published Dec 27, 2014
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Updated

The update function in umbraco.webservices/templates/templateService.cs in the TemplateService component in Umbraco CMS before 6.0.4 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary ASP.NET code via a crafted SOAP request.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Umbraco Umbraco CMS<=6.0.3

Event History

Dec 27, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4793?

CVE-2013-4793 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary ASP.NET code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4793?

To fix CVE-2013-4793, you should upgrade Umbraco CMS to version 6.0.4 or later.

3

What versions of Umbraco CMS are affected by CVE-2013-4793?

CVE-2013-4793 affects all versions of Umbraco CMS prior to 6.0.4.

4

How does CVE-2013-4793 allow remote code execution?

CVE-2013-4793 allows remote code execution due to the lack of authentication required in the update function of the TemplateService component.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-4793?

There are no reliable workarounds for CVE-2013-4793, and upgrading to a patched version is the recommended action.

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