HIGH
CVE-2013-3620
CWE-522Published: January 2, 2020· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Hardcoded WSMan credentials in Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) with firmware for Supermicro X9 generation motherboards before 3.15 (SMT_X9_315) and firmware for Supermicro X8 generation motherboards before SMT X8 312.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-3620 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
citrix6 product(s)
netscaler sdx firmwarenetscaler sdxnetscaler firmwarenetscalernetscaler sd-wan firmwarenetscaler sd-wan
supermicro4 product(s)
smt x9 firmwaresh7758smt x8 firmwaresh7757
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX216642Third Party Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89045Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX216642Third Party Advisory
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http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX216642Third Party Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89045Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX216642Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-3620
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-522
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 2, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-522)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-3620 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.