CVE-2013-3706

CVE-2013-3706 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks Configuration Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the PreBoot service in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 11.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a preboot update pathname, aka ZDI-CAN-1595.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3706?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the PreBoot service in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) 11.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a preboot update pathname, aka ZDI-CAN-1595.
How severe is CVE-2013-3706?
CVE-2013-3706 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-3706 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3706?
CVE-2013-3706 affects Novell Zenworks Configuration Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3706?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3706 published?
CVE-2013-3706 was published on 2014-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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