How severe is CVE-2013-5961?

CVE-2013-5961 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5961?

CVE-2013-5961 affects Danny Morris Lazy Seo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5961?

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

When was CVE-2013-5961 published?

CVE-2013-5961 was published on 2013-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5961

CVE-2013-5961 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Danny Morris Lazy Seo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Danny Morris Lazy Seo
Published: 2013-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in lazyseo.php in the Lazy SEO plugin 1.1.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a PHP file, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in lazy-seo/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5961?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in lazyseo.php in the Lazy SEO plugin 1.1.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a PHP file, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in lazy-seo/.
How severe is CVE-2013-5961?: CVE-2013-5961 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5961?: CVE-2013-5961 affects Danny Morris Lazy Seo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5961?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5961 published?: CVE-2013-5961 was published on 2013-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:danny_morris:lazy_seo:1.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*