CVE-2013-6688: Path Traversal

Published Nov 16, 2013
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the license-upload interface in the Enterprise License Manager (ELM) component in Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.1(1) and earlier allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary files via a crafted path, aka Bug ID CSCui58222.

Affected Software

113 affected components
Cisco Unified Communications Manager<=9.1\(1\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=3.3\(5\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=3.3\(5\)sr1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=3.3\(5\)sr2a
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=4.1\(3\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=4.1\(3\)sr1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=4.1\(3\)sr2
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=4.1\(3\)sr3
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=4.1\(3\)sr4
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=4.2
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=4.2.1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=4.2.2
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=4.2.3
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=4.2.3sr1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=4.2.3sr2
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=4.2.3sr2b
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=4.3
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=4.3\(1\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=5.0
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=5.1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=5.1\(1\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=5.1\(1b\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=5.1\(1c\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=5.1\(2\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=5.1\(2a\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=5.1\(2b\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=5.1\(3\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=5.1\(3a\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=5.1\(3c\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=5.1\(3d\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=5.1\(3e\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=5.1.2
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.0
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.0\(1\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.0\(1a\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.0\(1b\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(1\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(1a\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(1b\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(2\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(2\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(2\)su1a
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(3\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(3a\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(3b\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(3b\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(4\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(4\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(4a\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(4a\)su2
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(5\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(5\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(5\)su2
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=6.1\(5\)su3
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.0\(1\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.0\(1\)su1a
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.0\(2\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.0\(2a\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.0\(2a\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.0\(2a\)su2
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(2a\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(2a\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(2b\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(2b\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(3\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(3a\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(3a\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(3a\)su1a
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(3b\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(3b\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(3b\)su2
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(5\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(5\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(5\)su1a
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(5a\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(5b\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(5b\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(5b\)su1a
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(5b\)su2
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(5b\)su3
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(5b\)su4
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(5b\)su5
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=7.1\(5b\)su6
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.0
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.0\(1\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.0\(2\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.0\(2a\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.0\(2b\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.0\(2c\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.0\(2c\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.0\(3\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.0\(3a\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.0\(3a\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.0\(3a\)su2
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.0\(3a\)su3
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.5
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.5\(1\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.5\(1\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.5\(1\)su2
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.5\(1\)su3
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.5\(1\)su4
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.5\(1\)su5
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.6
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.6\(1\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.6\(1a\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.6\(2\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.6\(2a\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.6\(2a\)su1
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.6\(2a\)su2
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.6\(2a\)su3
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.6\(3\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=8.6\(4\)
Cisco Unified Communications Manager=9.0\(1\)

Event History

Nov 16, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Nov 18, 2013
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6688?

CVE-2013-6688 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file creation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6688?

To fix CVE-2013-6688, upgrade to a patched version of Cisco Unified Communications Manager that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-6688?

CVE-2013-6688 affects remote authenticated users of Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.1(1) and earlier.

4

What systems are vulnerable due to CVE-2013-6688?

Systems running Cisco Unified Communications Manager versions 9.1(1) and earlier, including several earlier versions listed in the advisory, are vulnerable.

5

Can CVE-2013-6688 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-6688 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to create arbitrary files on the server.

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