CVE-2013-6806: Medium severity OpenText Exceed OnDemand vulnerability

Published May 19, 2014
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Updated

OpenText Exceed OnDemand (EoD) 8 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to disable bidirectional authentication and obtain sensitive information via a crafted string in a response, which triggers a downgrade to simple authentication that sends credentials in plaintext.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenText Exceed OnDemand=8.0

Event History

May 19, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6806?

CVE-2013-6806 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6806?

To mitigate CVE-2013-6806, update OpenText Exceed OnDemand to the latest version that includes patches addressing this issue.

3

What type of attack is CVE-2013-6806 vulnerable to?

CVE-2013-6806 is vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks which can compromise bidirectional authentication.

4

What impact does CVE-2013-6806 have on data security?

The vulnerability can lead to sensitive information being transmitted in plaintext, making it accessible to attackers.

5

Which versions of OpenText Exceed OnDemand are affected by CVE-2013-6806?

CVE-2013-6806 specifically affects OpenText Exceed OnDemand version 8.0.

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