UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2013-07-29

CVE-2013-4945

bmc service_desk_express Security Advisory (CVE-2013-4945)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2013-4945 impacting bmc service_desk_express. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in BMC Service Desk Express (SDE) 10.2.1.95 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) ASPSESSIONIDASSRATTQ, (2) TABLE_WIDGET_1, (3) TABLE_WIDGET_2, (4) browserDateTimeInfo, or (5) browserNumberInfo cookie parameter to DashBoardGUI.aspx; or the (6) UID parameter to login.aspx.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product bmc / service_desk_express
Affected Versions 10.2.1.95
Weakness Enumeration CWE-89

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2013-4945 impacting bmc service_desk_express.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2013-4945.yaml
id: cve-2013-4945

info:
  name: bmc service_desk_express - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2013-4945 affecting bmc service_desk_express.
    Evaluation: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in BMC Service Desk Express (SDE) 10.2.1.95 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2013-4945
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2013-4945
    cwe-id: CWE-89
  tags: cve,cve-2013-4945,bmc,service_desk_express,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "service_desk_express"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2013-4945.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2013-4945
# Target: bmc service_desk_express | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2013-4945 (bmc service_desk_express)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against bmc service_desk_express scope (10.2.1.95).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2013-4945.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2013-4945
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install service_desk_express 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade service_desk_express 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update service_desk_express

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i service_desk_express 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i service_desk_express

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2013-4945 in bmc service_desk_express?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update bmc service_desk_express packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2013-4945?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2013-4945?

CVE-2013-4945 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2013-4945
Weakness CWE-89
Vendor bmc
Product service_desk_express
Published 2013-07-29
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P