MEDIUM
CVE-2013-3278
CWE-255Published: October 1, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
EMC VPLEX before VPLEX GeoSynchrony 5.2 SP1 uses cleartext for storage of the LDAP/AD bind password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the management-server configuration file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-3278 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
emc4 product(s)
geosynchronyvplex geovplex localvplex metro
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-3278
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 1, 2013
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-3278 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.