CVE-2013-2011 Code injection in Super Cache Plugin

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary PHP code into the W3 Super Cache plugin, leading to code execution on the host server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2013-2011?

CVE-2013-2011 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Super Cache Plugin, published on 26 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

WordPress W3 Super Cache Plugin before 1.3.2 contains a PHP code-execution vulnerability which could allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary code. This issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-2009.

Weakness: CWE-116

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2011?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Automattic W3 Super Cache.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2011?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-2011 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2013-2011 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2011 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v2r5-9cm2-xw4x.

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