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CVE-2013-3993

IBM InfoSphere BigInsights Invalid Input

6.5 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwareEPSS 4.77%
  1. Published7 Jul 2014
  2. Added to CISA KEV25 May 2022
  3. Remediation due15 Jun 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Certain APIs within BigInsights can take invalid input that might allow attackers unauthorized access to read, write, modify, or delete data.

Added to KEV: 25 May 2022Federal remediation due: 15 Jun 2022Used in ransomware

Description

IBM InfoSphere BigInsights before 2.1.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended file and directory restrictions, or access untrusted data or code, via crafted parameters in unspecified API calls.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

IBM Infosphere Biginsights< 2.1.0.3

Remediation

Fixed in
IBM Infosphere Biginsights≥ 2.1.0.3

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2013-3993 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2013-3993 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 May 2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2013-3993?

CVE-2013-3993 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 4.77% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2013-3993?

Affected products include IBM Infosphere Biginsights.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3993?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example IBM Infosphere Biginsights 2.1.0.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.