Is CVE-2013-3993 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2013-3993 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-3993 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2013-3993 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-3993?

CVE-2013-3993 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2013-3993

Published: May 25, 2022

EPSS:21.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:95.5th

Official Description

Certain APIs within BigInsights can take invalid input that might allow attackers unauthorized access to read, write, modify, or delete data.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

IBM InfoSphere BigInsights Invalid Input Vulnerability

Certain APIs within BigInsights can take invalid input that might allow attackers unauthorized access to read, write, modify, or delete data.

Added to KEV: 2022-05-25Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-15⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Risk Analysis

Certain APIs in BigInsights contain an input validation flaw that could allow unauthorized access to data, including reading, writing, modifying, or deleting information. The high EPSS score of 0.21049 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical concern. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV further confirms active exploitation.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, and its presence in CISA's KEV confirms its use by threat actors. The nature of the vulnerability suggests it could be remotely exploitable depending on the API exposure.

Recommended Action

Organizations using BigInsights should apply all available patches and updates to address the input validation vulnerabilities in its APIs. Implement strict input validation and access controls for all API endpoints.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-3993 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.

CISA has added CVE-2013-3993 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.