CVE-2013-7196

CVE-2013-7196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpfox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Description

static/ajax.php in PHPFox 3.7.3, 3.7.4, and 3.7.5 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended "Only Me" restrictions and comment on a private publication via a request with a modified val[item_id] parameter for the publication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7196?
static/ajax.php in PHPFox 3.7.3, 3.7.4, and 3.7.5 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended "Only Me" restrictions and comment on a private publication via a request with a modified val[item_id] parameter for the publication.
How severe is CVE-2013-7196?
CVE-2013-7196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-7196 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7196?
CVE-2013-7196 primarily affects Phpfox. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7196?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-7196 published?
CVE-2013-7196 was published on 2014-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

More vulnerabilities in Phpfox

All CVEs affecting Phpfox →

Other CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls) vulnerabilities →