UNKNOWN CVSS 6.8
Published: 2013-11-02

CVE-2013-6346

novell zenworks_configuration_management Security Advisory (CVE-2013-6346)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2013-6346 impacting novell zenworks_configuration_management. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the ZCC page in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) before 11.2.4 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims via unknown vectors.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

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

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product novell / zenworks_configuration_management
Affected Versions *
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-2013-6346 impacting novell zenworks_configuration_management.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2013-6346.yaml
id: cve-2013-6346

info:
  name: novell zenworks_configuration_management - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2013-6346 affecting novell zenworks_configuration_management.
    Evaluation: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the ZCC page in Novell ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) before 11.2.4 allows remote attacker...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2013-6346
  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-2013-6346
    cwe-id: CWE-352
  tags: cve,cve-2013-6346,novell,zenworks_configuration_ma,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "zenworks_configuration_management"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2013-6346.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2013-6346
# Target: novell zenworks_configuration_management | 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-2013-6346 (novell zenworks_configuration_management)...")
    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 novell zenworks_configuration_management 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-2013-6346.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2013-6346
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install zenworks_configuration_ma 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade zenworks_configuration_ma 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update zenworks_configuration_ma

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

# 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2013-6346 in novell zenworks_configuration_management?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update novell zenworks_configuration_management 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-2013-6346?

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-2013-6346?

CVE-2013-6346 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-2013-6346
Weakness CWE-352
Vendor novell
Product zenworks_configuration_management
Published 2013-11-02
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P