CVE-2013-6773
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2013-6773 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Splunk 5.0.3 has an Unquoted Service Path in Windows for Universal Forwarder which can allow an attacker to escalate privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Splunk 5.0.3 has an Unquoted Service Path in Windows for Universal Forwarder which can allow an attacker to escalate privileges
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Splunk | Splunk | >= 5.0, < 5.0.3 |
References
- http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAHXGVendor Advisory
- http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAHXGVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-6773?
Splunk 5.0.3 has an Unquoted Service Path in Windows for Universal Forwarder which can allow an attacker to escalate privileges
How severe is CVE-2013-6773?
CVE-2013-6773 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6773?
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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