UNKNOWN CVSS 4.3
Published: 2014-01-22

CVE-2013-7304

checkpoint endpoint_security_mi_server_r73 Security Advisory (CVE-2013-7304)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2013-7304 impacting checkpoint endpoint_security_mi_server_r73. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Check Point Endpoint Security MI Server through R73 3.0.0 HFA2.5 does not configure X.509 certificate validation for client devices, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers by presenting an arbitrary certificate during a session established by a client.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product checkpoint / endpoint_security_mi_server_r73
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-310

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-2013-7304 impacting checkpoint endpoint_security_mi_server_r73.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2013-7304.yaml
id: cve-2013-7304

info:
  name: checkpoint endpoint_security_mi_server_r73 - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2013-7304 affecting checkpoint endpoint_security_mi_server_r73.
    Evaluation: Check Point Endpoint Security MI Server through R73 3.0.0 HFA2.5 does not configure X.509 certificate validation for client devices, which allows man-...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2013-7304
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2013-7304
    cwe-id: CWE-310
  tags: cve,cve-2013-7304,checkpoint,endpoint_security_mi_serv,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "endpoint_security_mi_server_r73"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2013-7304.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2013-7304
# Target: checkpoint endpoint_security_mi_server_r73 | CVSS: 4.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2013-7304 (checkpoint endpoint_security_mi_server_r73)...")
    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 checkpoint endpoint_security_mi_server_r73 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-2013-7304.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2013-7304
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install endpoint_security_mi_serv 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade endpoint_security_mi_serv 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update endpoint_security_mi_serv

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

# 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-2013-7304 in checkpoint endpoint_security_mi_server_r73?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update checkpoint endpoint_security_mi_server_r73 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-2013-7304?

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-2013-7304?

CVE-2013-7304 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2013-7304
Weakness CWE-310
Vendor checkpoint
Product endpoint_security_mi_server_r73
Published 2014-01-22
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N