CVE-2013-5489: Medium severity cisco socialminer vulnerability
The gadget implementation in Cisco SocialMiner does not properly restrict the content of GET requests, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading (1) web-server access logs, (2) web-server Referer logs, or (3) the browser history, aka Bug ID CSCuh74125.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5489?
CVE-2013-5489 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5489?
To fix CVE-2013-5489, ensure that your Cisco SocialMiner software is updated to the latest version provided by Cisco.
What type of information can be compromised due to CVE-2013-5489?
CVE-2013-5489 can allow remote attackers to access sensitive information such as web-server access logs and browser history.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-5489?
CVE-2013-5489 affects users of Cisco SocialMiner due to improper restrictions in the gadget implementation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-5489?
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2013-5489; updating the software is the recommended approach.