HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2013-6221
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2013-6221

CWE-22Published: June 18, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in CommunicationServlet in HP Service Virtualization 3.x before 3.50.1, when the AutoPass license server is enabled, allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files and consequently execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka ZDI-CAN-2031.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-6221 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-2013-6221. 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

HP1 product(s)
service virtualization
Source: NVD CPE · 1 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

ADVISORYhttps://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04333125
ADVISORYhttps://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04333125

All References (14)

→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127247/HP-AutoPass-License-Server-File-Upload.html
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33891
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http://www.osvdb.org/107943
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030385
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http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-195/
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https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/hp_autopass_license_traversal.rb
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https://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04333125Vendor Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127247/HP-AutoPass-License-Server-File-Upload.html
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33891
→
http://www.osvdb.org/107943
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030385
→
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-195/
→
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/hp_autopass_license_traversal.rb
→
https://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04333125Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2013-6221
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 18, 2014

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2013-6221 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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