Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2013-5486?

Affected: Prime Data Center Network Manager (Cisco) versions 4.1\(2\), 4.1\(3\), 4.1\(4\), 4.1\(5\), 4.2\(1\), 4.2\(3\), 5.0\(2\), 5.0\(3\). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2013-5486 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2013-5486 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2013-5486?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2013-5486?

Fixed versions are available, including Prime Data Center Network Manager 6.1\(1b\).

How urgently should CVE-2013-5486 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2013-5486

CriticalPublic exploit

Directory traversal vulnerability in processImageSave.jsp in DCNM-SAN Server in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) before 6.2(1) allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via the chartid parameter, aka Bug IDs CSCue77035 and CSCue77036.

Published Sep 23, 2013 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2013-5486 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Prime Data Center Network Manager (Cisco).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Prime Data Center Network Manager 6.1\(1b\).
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

10.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

76%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

19 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Prime Data Center Network ManagerCisco	4.1\(2\), 4.1\(3\), 4.1\(4\), 4.1\(5\), 4.2\(1\), 4.2\(3\), 5.0\(2\), 5.0\(3\)	6.1\(1b\)

Patched Releases

Prime Data Center Network Manager

6.1\(1b\)

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 23, 2013
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

advisory20130918 Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager
exploitMSF cisco_dcnm_upload.rb
exploitExploitDB-30008
exploit30008

FAQ

Common Questions.

Directory traversal vulnerability in processImageSave.jsp in DCNM-SAN Server in Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) before 6.2(1) allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via the chartid parameter, aka Bug IDs CSCue77035 and CSCue77036.
Affected: Prime Data Center Network Manager (Cisco) versions 4.1\(2\), 4.1\(3\), 4.1\(4\), 4.1\(5\), 4.2\(1\), 4.2\(3\), 5.0\(2\), 5.0\(3\). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Prime Data Center Network Manager 6.1\(1b\).
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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