CVE-2013-2009: automattic wp_super_cache Code Injection
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 07-02-2020Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2013-2009 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Code Injection vulnerability in automattic wp_super_cache. EPSS estimates a 12.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 3 public exploits are recorded.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
12.98%
0%100%
Medium · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits3reference, exploit-database
Timeline
- 07-02-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
WordPress WP Super Cache Plugin 1.2 has Remote PHP Code Execution
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- wordfenceSource8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
12.98%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
96%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 12.98% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score12.98%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
3 foundExploit Reference (openwall.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (openwall.com)
Maturity: unknown
WordPress Plugin WP Super Cache - PHP Remote Code Execution
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Automattic1 product
Wordpress1 product
- wp-super-cache≤ 1.2 (fixed in 1.3)
Wp super cache plugin authors1 product
3 vendors · 3 products
References
6 links- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/24/10X Refsource MISCExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/24/8X Refsource MISCMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/24/12X Refsource MISCExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory