How severe is CVE-2013-2010?

CVE-2013-2010 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-2010 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2010?

CVE-2013-2010 primarily affects Automattic Wp Super Cache. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2010?

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.

When was CVE-2013-2010 published?

CVE-2013-2010 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2010

CVE-2013-2010 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Automattic Wp Super Cache with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 74% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 74% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Automattic Wp Super Cache
Published: 2020-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WordPress W3 Total Cache Plugin 0.9.2.8 has a Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2010?: WordPress W3 Total Cache Plugin 0.9.2.8 has a Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2013-2010?: CVE-2013-2010 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-2010 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2010?: CVE-2013-2010 primarily affects Automattic Wp Super Cache. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2010?: 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.
When was CVE-2013-2010 published?: CVE-2013-2010 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:automattic:wp_super_cache:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boldgrid:w3_total_cache:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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