How severe is CVE-2013-2009?

CVE-2013-2009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-2009 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2009?

CVE-2013-2009 affects Automattic Wp Super Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2009?

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-2013-2009 published?

CVE-2013-2009 was published on 2020-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2009

CVE-2013-2009 is a high-severity vulnerability in Automattic Wp Super Cache with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Automattic Wp Super Cache
Published: 2020-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WordPress WP Super Cache Plugin 1.2 has Remote PHP Code Execution

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2009?: WordPress WP Super Cache Plugin 1.2 has Remote PHP Code Execution
How severe is CVE-2013-2009?: CVE-2013-2009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-2009 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2009?: CVE-2013-2009 affects Automattic Wp Super Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2009?: 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-2013-2009 published?: CVE-2013-2009 was published on 2020-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:automattic:wp_super_cache:1.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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