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

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.

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