UNKNOWN CVSS 6.5
Published: 2013-11-04

CVE-2013-6366

vmware hyperic_hq Security Advisory (CVE-2013-6366)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2013-6366 impacting vmware hyperic_hq. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Groovy script console in VMware Hyperic HQ 4.6.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code via a Runtime.getRuntime().exec call.

📊 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 vmware / hyperic_hq
Affected Versions 4.6.6
Weakness Enumeration CWE-94

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-2013-6366 impacting vmware hyperic_hq.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2013-6366.yaml
id: cve-2013-6366

info:
  name: vmware hyperic_hq - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2013-6366 affecting vmware hyperic_hq.
    Evaluation: The Groovy script console in VMware Hyperic HQ 4.6.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code via a Runtime.getRuntime().e...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2013-6366
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2013-6366
    cwe-id: CWE-94
  tags: cve,cve-2013-6366,vmware,hyperic_hq,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "hyperic_hq"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2013-6366.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2013-6366
# Target: vmware hyperic_hq | CVSS: 6.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2013-6366 (vmware hyperic_hq)...")
    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 vmware hyperic_hq scope (4.6.6).")
        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-2013-6366.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2013-6366
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install hyperic_hq 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade hyperic_hq 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update hyperic_hq

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

# 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.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2013-6366 in vmware hyperic_hq?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update vmware hyperic_hq 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-2013-6366?

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-2013-6366?

CVE-2013-6366 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2013-6366
Weakness CWE-94
Vendor vmware
Product hyperic_hq
Published 2013-11-04
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P