HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2013-5486
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2013-5486

CWE-78Published: September 23, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in processImageSave.jsp in DCNM-SAN Server in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) before 6.2(1) allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via the chartid parameter, aka Bug IDs CSCue77035 and CSCue77036. NOTE: this can be leveraged to execute arbitrary commands by using the JBoss autodeploy functionality.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-5486 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2013-5486. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

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

Cisco1 product(s)
prime data center network manager
Source: NVD CPE · 19 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20130918-dcnm
ADVISORYhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30008
ADVISORYhttp://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20130918-dcnm
ADVISORYhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30008

All References (4)

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http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20130918-dcnmVendor Advisory
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30008Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20130918-dcnmVendor Advisory
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30008Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2013-5486
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 23, 2013

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2013-5486 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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