CVE-2013-5120
CVE-2013-5120 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpfox with a CVSS 2.0 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Phpfox
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in PHPFox before 3.6.0 (build4) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search[gender] parameter to user/browse/view_/.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-5120?
- SQL injection vulnerability in PHPFox before 3.6.0 (build4) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search[gender] parameter to user/browse/view_/.
- How severe is CVE-2013-5120?
- CVE-2013-5120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2013-5120 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-5120?
- CVE-2013-5120 affects Phpfox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-5120?
- 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-2013-5120 published?
- CVE-2013-5120 was published on 2013-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-08/0048.html
- http://osvdb.org/96028
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27430
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61660
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phpfox:phpfox:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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