CVE-2013-6234
CWE-434Published: November 22, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Worksheet designer in SpagoBI before 4.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory, aka "XSS File Upload."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-6234 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.0.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2013-6234. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-6234 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts