CVE-2013-3993: IBM InfoSphere BigInsights Invalid Input Vulnerability

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2013-3993 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Path Traversal vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere BigInsights. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 25-05-2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns. EPSS estimates a 4.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91.8% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 07-07-2014
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 25-05-2022
   Added to CISA KEVIBM InfoSphere BigInsights Invalid Input Vulnerability
3. 15-06-2022
   CISA remediation dueThe impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
4. 14-08-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.