HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2013-3609
CRITICAL

CVE-2013-3609

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 relies on JavaScript code on the client for authorization checks, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted request, related to the PrivilegeCallBack function.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-3609 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)
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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)

→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/648646US Government Resource
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62098
→
http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/IPMI/CVE_Update.pdf
→
http://www.thomas-krenn.com/en/wiki/Supermicro_IPMI_Security_Updates_November_2013
→
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX216642
→
https://www.usenix.org/system/files/conference/woot13/woot13-bonkoski_0.pdfExploit
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/648646US Government Resource
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62098
→
http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/IPMI/CVE_Update.pdf
→
http://www.thomas-krenn.com/en/wiki/Supermicro_IPMI_Security_Updates_November_2013
→
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX216642
→
https://www.usenix.org/system/files/conference/woot13/woot13-bonkoski_0.pdfExploit

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2013-3609
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 8, 2013

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2013-3609 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.
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