UNKNOWN CVSS 6.8
Published: 2013-11-21

CVE-2013-6173

emc document_sciences_xpression Security Advisory (CVE-2013-6173)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2013-6173 impacting emc document_sciences_xpression. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in EMC Document Sciences xPression 4.1 SP1 before Patch 47, 4.2 before Patch 26, and 4.5 before Patch 05, as used in Documentum Edition, Enterprise Edition Publish Engine, and Enterprise Edition Compuset Engine, allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that perform administrative actions in (1) xAdmin or (2) xDashboard.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product emc / document_sciences_xpression
Affected Versions 4.1
Weakness Enumeration CWE-352

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-2013-6173 impacting emc document_sciences_xpression.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2013-6173.yaml
id: cve-2013-6173

info:
  name: emc document_sciences_xpression - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2013-6173 affecting emc document_sciences_xpression.
    Evaluation: Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in EMC Document Sciences xPression 4.1 SP1 before Patch 47, 4.2 before Patch 26, and 4.5 be...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2013-6173
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.8
    cve-id: CVE-2013-6173
    cwe-id: CWE-352
  tags: cve,cve-2013-6173,emc,document_sciences_xpressi,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "document_sciences_xpression"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2013-6173.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2013-6173
# Target: emc document_sciences_xpression | CVSS: 6.8 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2013-6173 (emc document_sciences_xpression)...")
    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 emc document_sciences_xpression scope (4.1).")
        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-2013-6173.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2013-6173
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install document_sciences_xpressi 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade document_sciences_xpressi 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update document_sciences_xpressi

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

# 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-2013-6173 in emc document_sciences_xpression?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update emc document_sciences_xpression 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-2013-6173?

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-2013-6173?

CVE-2013-6173 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.8
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2013-6173
Weakness CWE-352
Vendor emc
Product document_sciences_xpression
Published 2013-11-21
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P