CVE-2013-2010
CriticalPublic exploitWordPress W3 Total Cache Plugin 0.9.2.8 has a Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Feb 12, 2020 · Updated Nov 20, 2024 · Also known as 6f9a6fc2-0375-480e-8c42-c6b97613bf68
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-2010 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Wp Super Cache (Automattic), W3 Total Cache (Boldgrid), W3 Total Cache Plugin.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Wp Super Cache <=1.2, W3 Total Cache <=0.9.2.8, W3 Total Cache 0.9.2.9.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
74%
Higher than 99.4% 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
WordPress W3 Total Cache Plugin 0.9.2.8 has a Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Wp Super CacheAutomattic | See advisory | 1.2 |
| W3 Total CacheBoldgrid | See advisory | 0.9.2.8 |
| W3 Total Cache Plugin | >= 0.9.2.8 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Wp Super Cache
<=1.2
W3 Total Cache
<=0.9.2.8, 0.9.2.9
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 12, 2020
Last updated
Nov 20, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6f9a6fc2-0375-480e-8c42-c6b97613bf68?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6f9a6fc2-0375-480e-8c42-c6b97613bf68?source=api-scan
- advisoryhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/24/9
- advisoryhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59316
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130999/WordPress-W3-Total-Cache-PHP-Code-Execution.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
WordPress W3 Total Cache Plugin 0.9.2.8 has a Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected: Wp Super Cache (Automattic); W3 Total Cache (Boldgrid); W3 Total Cache Plugin versions >= 0.9.2.8. 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 Wp Super Cache <=1.2, W3 Total Cache <=0.9.2.8, W3 Total Cache 0.9.2.9.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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