CVE-2013-10051

CRITICAL

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

75.8%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A remote PHP code execution vulnerability exists in InstantCMS version 1.6 and earlier due to unsafe use of eval() within the search view handler. Specifically, user-supplied input passed via the look parameter is concatenated into a PHP expression and executed without proper sanitation. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a crafted HTTP GET request with a base64-encoded payload in the Cmd header, resulting in arbitrary PHP code execution within the context of the web server.

Technical Details

Published
8/1/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-10051?

A remote PHP code execution vulnerability exists in InstantCMS version 1.6 and earlier due to unsafe use of eval() within the search view handler. Specifically, user-supplied input passed via the look parameter is concatenated into a PHP expression and executed without proper sanitation. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a crafted HTTP GET request with a base64-encoded payload in the Cmd header, resulting in arbitrary PHP code execution within the context of the web server.

Is CVE-2013-10051 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2013-10051 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 75.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-10051?

CVE-2013-10051 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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