CVE-2013-6720Tealeaf Cx Path Traversal
Directory traversal vulnerability in download.php in the Passive Capture Application (PCA) web console in IBM Tealeaf CX 7.x, 8.x through 8.6, 8.7 before FP2, and 8.8 before FP2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a ..
Published Mar 6, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-6720 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.5 v2) affecting Tealeaf Cx (Ibm).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 12, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
5.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
29%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
46/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jan 12, 2022
2869 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in download.php in the Passive Capture Application (PCA) web console in IBM Tealeaf CX 7.x, 8.x through 8.6, 8.7 before FP2, and 8.8 before FP2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a .. (dot dot) in the log parameter, as demonstrated using a crafted request for a customer-support file, as demonstrated by a log file.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 12, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
11 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tealeaf CxIbm | 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 6, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 12, 2022
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisorytealeaf.support.ibmcloud.com · 19eb90f
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-32546
- otheribm-tealeaf-cve20136720-lfi(89229)
- other32546
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in download.php in the Passive Capture Application (PCA) web console in IBM Tealeaf CX 7.x, 8.x through 8.6, 8.7 before FP2, and 8.8 before FP2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a ..
Affected: Tealeaf Cx (Ibm) versions 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 12, 2022.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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