How severe is CVE-2013-1408?

CVE-2013-1408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-1408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1408?

CVE-2013-1408 primarily affects Wysija Newsletters Project Wysija Newsletters. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1408?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-1408 published?

CVE-2013-1408 was published on 2014-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1408

CVE-2013-1408 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wysija Newsletters Project Wysija Newsletters with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Wysija Newsletters Project Wysija Newsletters
Published: 2014-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Wysija Newsletters plugin before 2.2.1 for WordPress allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) search or (2) orderby parameter to wp-admin/admin.php. NOTE: this can be leveraged using CSRF to allow remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1408?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Wysija Newsletters plugin before 2.2.1 for WordPress allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) search or (2) orderby parameter to wp-admin/admin.php. NOTE: this can be leveraged using CSRF to allow remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.
How severe is CVE-2013-1408?: CVE-2013-1408 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1408?: CVE-2013-1408 primarily affects Wysija Newsletters Project Wysija Newsletters. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1408?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1408 published?: CVE-2013-1408 was published on 2014-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

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cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.0.6:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.0.7:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.0.8:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.0.9:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.0.9.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.1.6:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.1.7:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.1.8:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wysija_newsletters_project:wysija_newsletters:2.1.9:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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