CVE-2013-3429

CVE-2013-3429 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Video Surveillance Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Cisco Video Surveillance Manager (VSM) before 7.0.0 allow remote attackers to read system files via a crafted URL, related to the Cisco_VSBWT (aka Broadware sample code) package, aka Bug ID CSCsv37163.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3429?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Cisco Video Surveillance Manager (VSM) before 7.0.0 allow remote attackers to read system files via a crafted URL, related to the Cisco_VSBWT (aka Broadware sample code) package, aka Bug ID CSCsv37163.
How severe is CVE-2013-3429?
CVE-2013-3429 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-3429 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3429?
CVE-2013-3429 primarily affects Cisco Video Surveillance Manager. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3429?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-3429 published?
CVE-2013-3429 was published on 2013-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

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