CVE-2013-2642

Name: CVE-2013-2642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-03-18T17:02:51.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2642 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sophos Web Appliance before 3.7.8.2 allows (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the client-ip parameter to the Block page, when using the user_workstation variable in a customized template, and remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (2) url parameter to the Diagnostic Tools functionality or (3) entries parameter to the Local Site List functionality.. EPSS estimates a 7.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sophos Web Appliance before 3.7.8.2 allows (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the client-ip parameter to the Block page, when using the user_workstation variable in a customized template, and remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (2) url parameter to the Diagnostic Tools functionality or (3) entries parameter to the Local Site List functionality.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.18%

93.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sophos	Web Appliance Firmware	<= 3.7.8.1
Sophos	Web Appliance	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2642?

How severe is CVE-2013-2642?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-2642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2642?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST