CVE-2013-1469
MediumPublic exploitDirectory traversal vulnerability in install.php in Piwigo before 2.4.7 allows remote attackers to read and delete arbitrary files via a ..
Published Mar 13, 2013 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-1469 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.0 v2) affecting Piwigo.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Piwigo 2.4.6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
4.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
56%
Higher than 99.0% 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
Directory traversal vulnerability in install.php in Piwigo before 2.4.7 allows remote attackers to read and delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dl parameter.
Affected Products
61 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PiwigoPiwigo | 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.1.0, 1.2.0, 1.2.1, 1.3.0, 1.3.1 | 2.4.6 |
Patched Releases
Piwigo
2.4.6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 13, 2013
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- exploit20130227 Multiple Vulnerabilities in Piwigo
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120592/Piwigo-2.4.6-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery-Traversal.html
- exploitExploitDB-24520
- exploitExploitDB-24561
- exploithttps://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23144
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in install.php in Piwigo before 2.4.7 allows remote attackers to read and delete arbitrary files via a ..
Affected: Piwigo versions 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.1.0, 1.2.0, 1.2.1, 1.3.0, 1.3.1. 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 Piwigo 2.4.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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