CVE-2013-2989 json
The file-copying functionality in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct 3.8.00, 4.0.00, and 4.1.0 for UNIX on AIX 6.1 through 7.1 uses incorrect priv…
published 13y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2013-2928
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 24%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The file-copying functionality in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct 3.8.00, 4.0.00, and 4.1.0 for UNIX on AIX 6.1 through 7.1 uses incorrect privileges, which allows local users to bypass filesystem read permissions and write permissions by leveraging authentication to the Connect:Direct product.
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0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC86449
vendor-advisory
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www-01.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21637561
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/84016
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2013-2989
- NVD CVE-2013-2989
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