How severe is CVE-2013-3239?

CVE-2013-3239 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-3239 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3239?

CVE-2013-3239 primarily affects Phpmyadmin. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3239?

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

When was CVE-2013-3239 published?

CVE-2013-3239 was published on 2013-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3239

CVE-2013-3239 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Phpmyadmin
Published: 2013-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

phpMyAdmin 3.5.x before 3.5.8 and 4.x before 4.0.0-rc3, when a SaveDir directory is configured, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by using a double extension in the filename of an export file, leading to interpretation of this file as an executable file by the Apache HTTP Server, as demonstrated by a .php.sql filename.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3239?: phpMyAdmin 3.5.x before 3.5.8 and 4.x before 4.0.0-rc3, when a SaveDir directory is configured, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by using a double extension in the filename of an export file, leading to interpretation of this file as an executable file by the Apache HTTP Server, as demonstrated by a .php.sql filename.
How severe is CVE-2013-3239?: CVE-2013-3239 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-3239 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3239?: CVE-2013-3239 primarily affects Phpmyadmin. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3239?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3239 published?: CVE-2013-3239 was published on 2013-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.5.7:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.5.8:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:4.0.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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