What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-3466?

CVE-2013-3466 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Secure Access Control Server CVE-2013-3466

CRITICAL

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2013-08-29 psirt@cisco.com

Cisco Authentication Bypass Secure Access Control Server

9.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.3 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 29, 2013 - 12:07 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The EAP-FAST authentication module in Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) 4.x before 4.2.1.15.11, when a RADIUS server configuration is enabled, does not properly parse user identities, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted EAP-FAST packets, aka Bug ID CSCui57636.

AnalysisAI

The EAP-FAST authentication module in Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) 4.x before 4.2.1.15.11, when a RADIUS server configuration is enabled, does not properly parse user identities, which. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. The EAP-FAST authentication module in Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) 4.x before 4.2.1.15.11, when a RADIUS server configuration is enabled, does not properly parse user identities, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted EAP-FAST packets, aka Bug ID CSCui57636. Affected products include: Cisco Secure Access Control Server. Version information: before 4.2.1.15.11.

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.