Is CVE-2013-1080 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2013-1080, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-1080 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-1080 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-1080?

CVE-2013-1080 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2013-1080

CWE-287Published: March 29, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The web server in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 10.3 and 11.2 before 11.2.4 does not properly perform authentication for zenworks/jsp/index.jsp, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks, and consequently upload and execute arbitrary programs, via a request to TCP port 443.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-1080 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2013-1080. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.