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Is CVE-2013-3993 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 25 May 2022

Gociux · IBM InfoSphere BigInsights · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2013-3993, IBM InfoSphere BigInsights Invalid Input Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 25 May 2022, 2879 days after it was published. It is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. It affects IBM InfoSphere BigInsights. If you run it, CISA's required action is: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 25 May 2022
ransomwareKnownused in campaigns
EPSStop 10%more likely than most to be exploited
severity6.5CVSS 3.1 · medium
US federal due15 Jun 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

Certain APIs within BigInsights can take invalid input that might allow attackers unauthorized access to read, write, modify, or delete data.

VendorIBM (9 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductInfoSphere BigInsights
VulnerabilityIBM InfoSphere BigInsights Invalid Input Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-264
Published7 Jul 2014
Added to KEV25 May 2022
Reported by (CNA)ibm

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for InfoSphere BigInsights in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited IBM CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 7 Jul 2014.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for IBM.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2013-3993 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2013-3993 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 25 May 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2013-3993 used in ransomware attacks?

Yes, CISA lists it as known to be used in ransomware campaigns.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3993?

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use. Check IBM's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected InfoSphere BigInsights and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in May 2022 · IBM scorecard · act-now radar.

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