How severe is CVE-2013-3270?

CVE-2013-3270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-3270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3270?

CVE-2013-3270 primarily affects Emc Vnx Control Station. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3270?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-3270 published?

CVE-2013-3270 was published on 2013-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3270

CVE-2013-3270 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Vnx Control Station with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Emc Vnx Control Station
Published: 2013-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

EMC VNX Control Station before 7.1.70.2 and Celerra Control Station before 6.0.70.1 have an incorrect group ownership for unspecified script files, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging nasadmin group membership.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3270?: EMC VNX Control Station before 7.1.70.2 and Celerra Control Station before 6.0.70.1 have an incorrect group ownership for unspecified script files, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging nasadmin group membership.
How severe is CVE-2013-3270?: CVE-2013-3270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-3270 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3270?: CVE-2013-3270 primarily affects Emc Vnx Control Station. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3270?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3270 published?: CVE-2013-3270 was published on 2013-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-05/0063.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:vnx_control_station:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:celerra_control_station:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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