UNKNOWN CVSS 7.2
Published: 2013-12-28

CVE-2013-6182

emc replication_manager Security Advisory (CVE-2013-6182)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2013-6182 impacting emc replication_manager. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in EMC Replication Manager before 5.5 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application in a parent directory of an intended directory.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product emc / replication_manager
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

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-2013-6182 impacting emc replication_manager.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2013-6182.yaml
id: cve-2013-6182

info:
  name: emc replication_manager - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2013-6182 affecting emc replication_manager.
    Evaluation: Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in EMC Replication Manager before 5.5 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application in a ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2013-6182
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 7.2
    cve-id: CVE-2013-6182
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2013-6182,emc,replication_manager,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "replication_manager"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2013-6182.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2013-6182
# Target: emc replication_manager | CVSS: 7.2 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2013-6182 (emc replication_manager)...")
    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 replication_manager scope (*).")
        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-2013-6182.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2013-6182
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install replication_manager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade replication_manager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update replication_manager

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

# 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-2013-6182 in emc replication_manager?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update emc replication_manager 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-2013-6182?

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-2013-6182?

CVE-2013-6182 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.2
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2013-6182
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor emc
Product replication_manager
Published 2013-12-28
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C