CVE-2013-4672

Name: CVE-2013-4672
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-08-01T13:32:21.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4672 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.1.1 has an incorrect sudoers file, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a command.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.1.1 has an incorrect sudoers file, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Web Gateway	<= 5.1
Symantec	Web Gateway	5.0
Symantec	Web Gateway	5.0.1
Symantec	Web Gateway	5.0.2
Symantec	Web Gateway	5.0.3
Symantec	Web Gateway	5.0.3.18
Symantec	Web Gateway Appliance 8450	All versions
Symantec	Web Gateway Appliance 8490	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4672?

The management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.1.1 has an incorrect sudoers file, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a command.

How severe is CVE-2013-4672?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4672 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4672?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2013-4672?

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Source: NVD / NIST