Net Framework
CVE-2013-1337
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication mechanism validation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Defense Evasion, Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 22.77%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 does not properly create policy requirements for custom Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) endpoint authentication in certain situations involving passwords over. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 22.8% and no vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 does not properly create policy requirements for custom Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) endpoint authentication in certain situations involving passwords over HTTPS, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by sending queries to an endpoint, aka "Authentication Bypass Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft .Net Framework.
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 does not properly create policy requirements for custom Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) endpoint authentication in certain situations involving passwords over HTTPS, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by sending queries to an endpoint, aka "Authentication Bypass Vulnerability."
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
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EPSS
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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