CVE-2013-2010
9.8 · CRITICALOverview
CVE-2013-2010 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting automattic wp_super_cache. It was published on February 12, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
WordPress W3 Total Cache Plugin 0.9.2.8 has a Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from automattic. Update wp_super_cache to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| automattic | wp_super_cache | 0 | Affected |
| boldgrid | w3_total_cache | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-2010?
CVE-2013-2010 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting automattic wp_super_cache. It was published on February 12, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2013-2010?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-2010?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from automattic. Update wp_super_cache to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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