MEDIUM
CVE-2013-1084
CWE-22Published: November 2, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the GetFle method in the umaninv service in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 11.2.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the Filename parameter in a GetFile action to zenworks-unmaninv/.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-1084 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
novell1 product(s)
zenworks configuration management
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/55450Vendor Advisory
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http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7012760Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/55450Vendor Advisory
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http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7012760Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-1084
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 2, 2013
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-1084 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.