Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Older VLC media player versions exposed a web interface without access control. If that interface was reachable, an unauthenticated remote attacker could browse directories or issue interface commands. The issue is tied to VLC before 2.0.7.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where VLC’s web interface is enabled on servers, shared workstations, kiosks, or remotely reachable systems. Isolated desktop installs with no exposed web interface are lower urgency.
Technical view
CVE-2013-3564 affects the VLC media player web interface before version 2.0.7. The reported flaw is missing authentication or access control, allowing remote use of interface functions including directory listing and other commands without authentication.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on systems running VLC before 2.0.7 with the web interface enabled and reachable from untrusted networks. Standard desktop installs without the web interface exposed are less likely to be affected.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The risk is still material because the described condition is unauthenticated remote access to web interface functions when exposed.
Researcher notes
The provided record lacks CVSS, CWE, and structured affected CPE data. Analysis relies on the CVE description and Trustwave advisory reference. Validate exposure through configuration and network reachability rather than version alone.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade VLC to version 2.0.7 or later where feasible.
- Disable the VLC web interface if it is not operationally required.
- Restrict any VLC web interface to trusted hosts or internal networks only.
- Check current VideoLAN guidance for any later security recommendations.
Validation and detection
- Inventory VLC installations and identify versions earlier than 2.0.7.
- Confirm whether the VLC web interface is enabled on each host.
- Review network exposure for reachable VLC web interface services.
- Verify compensating controls restrict access to trusted users or hosts.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www3.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2013-007.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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