CVE-2013-10033
CVE-2013-10033 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 4.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2013-7255
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in Kimai version 0.9.2.x via the db_restore.php endpoint. The flaw allows attackers to inject arbitrary SQL queries into the dates[] POST parameter, enabling file write via INTO OUTFILE under specific environmental conditions. This can lead to remote code execution by writing a PHP payload to the web-accessible temporary directory. The vulnerability has been confirmed in versions including 0.9.2.beta, 0.9.2.1294.beta, and 0.9.2.1306-3.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-10033?
- An unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in Kimai version 0.9.2.x via the db_restore.php endpoint. The flaw allows attackers to inject arbitrary SQL queries into the dates[] POST parameter, enabling file write via INTO OUTFILE under specific environmental conditions. This can lead to remote code execution by writing a PHP payload to the web-accessible temporary directory. The vulnerability has been confirmed in versions including 0.9.2.beta, 0.9.2.1294.beta, and 0.9.2.1306-3.
- How severe is CVE-2013-10033?
- CVE-2013-10033 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2013-10033 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-10033?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2013-10033 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2013-10033 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2013-7255.
- When was CVE-2013-10033 published?
- CVE-2013-10033 was published on 2025-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/kimai_sqli.rb
- https://vulners.com/metasploit/MSF:EXPLOIT-UNIX-WEBAPP-KIMAI_SQLI-
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25606
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30010
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kimai-sqli
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