CVE-2013-20006
CVE-2013-20006 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2013-7292
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Qool CMS contains multiple persistent cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in several administrative scripts where POST parameters are not properly sanitized before being stored and returned to users. Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code through parameters like 'title', 'name', 'email', 'username', 'link', and 'task' in endpoints such as addnewtype, addnewdatafield, addmenu, addusergroup, addnewuserfield, adduser, addgeneraldata, and addcontentitem to execute arbitrary scripts in administrator browsers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-20006?
- Qool CMS contains multiple persistent cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in several administrative scripts where POST parameters are not properly sanitized before being stored and returned to users. Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code through parameters like 'title', 'name', 'email', 'username', 'link', and 'task' in endpoints such as addnewtype, addnewdatafield, addmenu, addusergroup, addnewuserfield, adduser, addgeneraldata, and addcontentitem to execute arbitrary scripts in administrator browsers.
- How severe is CVE-2013-20006?
- CVE-2013-20006 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2013-20006 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-20006?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2013-20006 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2013-20006 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2013-7292.
- When was CVE-2013-20006 published?
- CVE-2013-20006 was published on 2026-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2013-5133.php
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24627
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/qool-cms-multiple-persistent-cross-site-scripting-vulnerabilities
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