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CVE-2013-6231: SpagoBI lets attackers gain admin rights
CVE-2013-6231 · published 6 years ago
Summary
Versions of SpagoBI earlier than 4.1 contain an error in the AdapterHTTP script that can be used to raise a user’s permissions without authorization. This could allow a malicious user to view or modify data they should not access. Update to version 4.1 or later, or apply the vendor’s fix, and restrict access to the affected script.
What to do
- Update eng spagobi to version 4.1 or later.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| eng | spagobi |
< 4.1 cpe:2.3:a:eng:spagobi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
SpagoBI before 4.1 has Privilege Escalation via an error in the AdapterHTTP script
SpagoBI before 4.1 has Privilege Escalation via an error in the AdapterHTTP script
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31990 Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65925 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91495 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-269Improper Privilege Management
Timeline
Published10 Jan 2020
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-6231 · NVD
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