CVE-2013-5556

Name: CVE-2013-5556
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-11-18T03:55:06.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5556 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The license-installation module on the Cisco Nexus 1000V switch 4.2(1)SV1(5.2b) and earlier for VMware vSphere, Cisco Nexus 1000V switch 5.2(1)SM1(5.1) for Microsoft Hyper-V, and Cisco Virtual Security Gateway 4.2(1)VSG1(1) for Nexus 1000V switches allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary commands via crafted "install all iso" arguments, aka Bug ID CSCui21340.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The license-installation module on the Cisco Nexus 1000V switch 4.2(1)SV1(5.2b) and earlier for VMware vSphere, Cisco Nexus 1000V switch 5.2(1)SM1(5.1) for Microsoft Hyper-V, and Cisco Virtual Security Gateway 4.2(1)VSG1(1) for Nexus 1000V switches allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary commands via crafted "install all iso" arguments, aka Bug ID CSCui21340.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Nexus 1000v	4.2\(1\)vsg1\(1\)
Cisco	Nexus 1000v	5.2\(1\)sm1\(5.1\)
Cisco	Nexus 1000v	<= 4.2\(1\)sv1\(5.2b\)
Cisco	Nexus 1000v	4.2\(1\)_sv1\(4\)
Cisco	Nexus 1000v	4.2\(1\)_sv1\(4a\)
Cisco	Nexus 1000v	4.2\(1\)_sv1\(4b\)
Cisco	Nexus 1000v	4.2\(1\)sv1\(5.1\)
Cisco	Nexus 1000v	4.2\(1\)sv1\(5.1a\)
Cisco	Nexus 1000v	4.2\(1\)sv1\(5.2\)

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5556Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=31774Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5556Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=31774Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5556?

How severe is CVE-2013-5556?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5556 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5556?

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