Is CVE-2013-10051 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2013-10051 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2013-10051 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-10051 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-10051?

CVE-2013-10051 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2013-10051

CWE-95Published: August 1, 2025· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A remote PHP code execution vulnerability exists in InstantCMS version 1.6 and earlier due to unsafe use of eval() within the search view handler. Specifically, user-supplied input passed via the look parameter is concatenated into a PHP expression and executed without proper sanitation. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a crafted HTTP GET request with a base64-encoded payload in the Cmd header, resulting in arbitrary PHP code execution within the context of the web server.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-10051 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.