How severe is CVE-2013-6720?

CVE-2013-6720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-6720 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6720?

CVE-2013-6720 primarily affects Ibm Tealeaf Cx. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6720?

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

When was CVE-2013-6720 published?

CVE-2013-6720 was published on 2014-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6720

CVE-2013-6720 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tealeaf Cx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Tealeaf Cx
Published: 2014-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in download.php in the Passive Capture Application (PCA) web console in IBM Tealeaf CX 7.x, 8.x through 8.6, 8.7 before FP2, and 8.8 before FP2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a .. (dot dot) in the log parameter, as demonstrated using a crafted request for a customer-support file, as demonstrated by a log file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6720?: Directory traversal vulnerability in download.php in the Passive Capture Application (PCA) web console in IBM Tealeaf CX 7.x, 8.x through 8.6, 8.7 before FP2, and 8.8 before FP2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a .. (dot dot) in the log parameter, as demonstrated using a crafted request for a customer-support file, as demonstrated by a log file.
How severe is CVE-2013-6720?: CVE-2013-6720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6720 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6720?: CVE-2013-6720 primarily affects Ibm Tealeaf Cx. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6720?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6720 published?: CVE-2013-6720 was published on 2014-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_cx:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_cx:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_cx:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_cx:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_cx:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_cx:8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_cx:8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_cx:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_cx:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_cx:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tealeaf_cx:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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