Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2013-5743?

Affected: Zabbix. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2013-5743 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2013-5743 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2013-5743?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2013-5743?

Fixed versions are available, including Zabbix 1:2.0.8+dfsg-2, Zabbix <=1.8.17, Zabbix 1.8.17.

How urgently should CVE-2013-5743 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2013-5743

Q: What is CVE-2013-5743?

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Zabbix 1.8.x before 1.8.18rc1, 2.0.x before 2.0.9rc1, and 2.1.x before 2.1.7.

Q: How urgently should CVE-2013-5743 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CriticalPublic exploit

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Zabbix 1.8.x before 1.8.18rc1, 2.0.x before 2.0.9rc1, and 2.1.x before 2.1.7.

Published Dec 11, 2019 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-5743, UBUNTU-CVE-2013-5743

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2013-5743 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Zabbix.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Zabbix 1:2.0.8+dfsg-2, Zabbix <=1.8.17, Zabbix 1.8.17.
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)

80%

Higher than 99.6% 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

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Zabbix 1.8.x before 1.8.18rc1, 2.0.x before 2.0.9rc1, and 2.1.x before 2.1.7.

Affected Products

11 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
ZabbixZabbix	See advisory	1.8.17

Patched Releases

Zabbix

1:2.0.8+dfsg-2, <=1.8.17

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 11, 2019
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

References

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Zabbix 1.8.x before 1.8.18rc1, 2.0.x before 2.0.9rc1, and 2.1.x before 2.1.7.
Affected: Zabbix. 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 Zabbix 1:2.0.8+dfsg-2, Zabbix <=1.8.17, Zabbix 1.8.17.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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