CRITICAL
CVE-2013-3608
CWE-20Published: September 8, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The web interface in the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) implementation on Supermicro H8DC*, H8DG*, H8SCM-F, H8SGL-F, H8SM*, X7SP*, X8DT*, X8SI*, X9DAX-*, X9DB*, X9DR*, X9QR*, X9SBAA-F, X9SC*, X9SPU-F, and X9SR* devices allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters, as demonstrated by the IP address field in config_date_time.cgi.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-3608 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
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
supermicro133 product(s)
h8dcl-6fh8dcl-ifh8dct-hibqfh8dct-hln4fh8dct-ibqfh8dg6-fh8dgg-qfh8dgi-fh8dgt-hfh8dgt-hibqfh8dgt-hlfh8dgt-hlibqf+121
Source: NVD CPE · 133 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (12)
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/648646US Government Resource
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-3608
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 8, 2013
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-3608 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.