CVE-2013-4557Spip Code Injection
The Security Screen (_core_/securite/ecran_securite.php) before 1.1.8 for SPIP, as used in SPIP 3.0.x before 3.0.12, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP via the connect parameter.
Published Nov 18, 2013 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-4557, UBUNTU-CVE-2013-4557
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-4557 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Spip.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Spip 2.1.1-3squeeze7, Spip 2.1.17-1+deb7u2, Spip 2.1.24-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
25%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
53/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The Security Screen (_core_/securite/ecran_securite.php) before 1.1.8 for SPIP, as used in SPIP 3.0.x before 3.0.12, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP via the connect parameter.
Affected Products
21 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SpipSpip | 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.10, 3.0.11, 3.0.2, 3.0.3, 3.0.4, 3.0.5 | 2.1.24-1 |
Patched Releases
Spip
2.1.1-3squeeze7, 2.1.17-1+deb7u2, 2.1.24-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 18, 2013
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2013-4557
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2013-4557
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisory55551
- patchzone.spip.org · ecran_securite.php
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Security Screen (_core_/securite/ecran_securite.php) before 1.1.8 for SPIP, as used in SPIP 3.0.x before 3.0.12, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP via the connect parameter.
Affected: Spip versions 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.10, 3.0.11, 3.0.2, 3.0.3, 3.0.4, 3.0.5. 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 Spip 2.1.1-3squeeze7, Spip 2.1.17-1+deb7u2, Spip 2.1.24-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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