How severe is CVE-2013-1668?

CVE-2013-1668 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-1668 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1668?

CVE-2013-1668 primarily affects Coscms. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1668?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-1668 published?

CVE-2013-1668 was published on 2014-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1668

CVE-2013-1668 is a high-severity vulnerability in Coscms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Coscms
Published: 2014-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The uploadFile function in upload/index.php in CosCMS before 1.822 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the name of an uploaded file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1668?: The uploadFile function in upload/index.php in CosCMS before 1.822 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the name of an uploaded file.
How severe is CVE-2013-1668?: CVE-2013-1668 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-1668 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1668?: CVE-2013-1668 primarily affects Coscms. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1668?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-1668 published?: CVE-2013-1668 was published on 2014-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:coscms:coscms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:coscms:coscms:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:coscms:coscms:1.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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