CVE-2013-6174: Input Validation

Published Nov 21, 2013
·
Updated

Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in xAdmin in EMC Document Sciences xPression 4.1 SP1 before Patch 47, 4.2 before Patch 26, and 4.5 before Patch 05, as used in Documentum Edition, Enterprise Edition Publish Engine, and Enterprise Edition Compuset Engine, allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified parameters.

Affected Software

9 affected components
EMC Document Sciences xPression=4.1-sp1
EMC Document Sciences xPression=4.2
EMC Document Sciences xPression=4.5
EMC Document Sciences xPression=4.1-sp1
EMC Document Sciences xPression=4.2
EMC Document Sciences xPression=4.5
EMC Document Sciences xPression=4.1-sp1
EMC Document Sciences xPression=4.2
EMC Document Sciences xPression=4.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade EMC Document Sciences xPression xAdmin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1 SP1Patch Patch 47
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade EMC Document Sciences xPression xAdmin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.2Patch Patch 26
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade EMC Document Sciences xPression xAdmin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.5Patch Patch 05
  4. Compensating control

    Use EMC Documentum Edition, Enterprise Edition Publish Engine, and Enterprise Edition Compuset Engine installations with the affected xAdmin versions updated past the specified patches to reduce open-redirect/phishing risk.

Event History

Nov 21, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:40 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6174?

CVE-2013-6174 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through open redirects.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6174?

To fix CVE-2013-6174, apply the appropriate patches: Patch 47 for version 4.1 SP1, Patch 26 for version 4.2, and Patch 05 for version 4.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2013-6174?

CVE-2013-6174 affects EMC Document Sciences xPression versions 4.1 SP1, 4.2, and 4.5 before the respective patches are applied.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-6174?

CVE-2013-6174 is an open redirect vulnerability that allows attackers to redirect users without their consent.

5

What should I do if I am using an affected version of EMC Document Sciences xPression?

If you are using an affected version of EMC Document Sciences xPression, you should immediately apply the relevant security patches to mitigate this vulnerability.

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