What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-2562?

CVE-2013-2562 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2013-2562?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2013-2562. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Mambo Cms CVE-2013-2562

LOW

Credentials Management Errors (CWE-255)

2014-06-09 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Mambo Cms

2.1

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.1 LOW

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 09, 2014 - 19:55 cve.org

LOW 2.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Mambo CMS 4.6.5 stores the MySQL database password in cleartext in the document root, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

AnalysisAI

Mambo CMS 4.6.5 stores the MySQL database password in cleartext in the document root, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-255. Mambo CMS 4.6.5 stores the MySQL database password in cleartext in the document root, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Mambo-Foundation Mambo Cms.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.