CVE-2013-7103: OS Command Injection
First published: Sat Dec 14 2013(Updated: )
McAfee Email Gateway 7.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the value attribute in a (1) TestFile XML element or the (2) hostname. NOTE: this issue can be combined with CVE-2013-7092 to allow remote attackers to execute commands.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| McAfee Email Gateway | =7.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7103?
CVE-2013-7103 is classified with a high severity due to its potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7103?
To mitigate CVE-2013-7103, ensure that you apply the latest security patches provided by McAfee for Email Gateway 7.6.
What is the impact of CVE-2013-7103?
The impact of CVE-2013-7103 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the vulnerable system.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-7103?
CVE-2013-7103 affects McAfee Email Gateway version 7.6 used by organizations for email security.
Are there any known exploit techniques for CVE-2013-7103?
Exploitation of CVE-2013-7103 can involve using shell metacharacters in specific XML elements to gain command execution capabilities.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- vendor/mcafee
- canonical/mcafee email gateway
- version/mcafee email gateway/7.6