CVE-2013-1184: The management API in the XML API management service in the Manager component in Cisco Unified Computing Sy...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-1184 is a denial-of-service issue in Cisco UCS Manager's XML API management service. A malformed remote request can cause a service outage. The source bundle identifies affected Cisco UCS 1.x versions before 1.2(1b). No source provided here shows active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Cisco UCS Manager 1.x before 1.2(1b), particularly where the management XML API is reachable over a network beyond tightly controlled admin access. Prioritize remediation for UCS environments that support critical compute infrastructure or expose management interfaces broadly. Treat this as an operational resilience issue rather than confirmed active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Cisco UCS Manager 1.x deployments to 1.2(1b) or later.; Review the Cisco advisory for version-specific remediation guidance.; Restrict UCS management API access to trusted administrative networks..

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Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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