# CVE-2013-5428: IBM WebSphere DataPower XC10 appliances 2.5.0 do not require authentication for all administrative actions, which allows remote attackers to

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2013-10-22 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

IBM WebSphere DataPower XC10 appliances 2.5.0 do not require authentication for all administrative actions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21653546
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87560
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC93164
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC96617

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