Is CVE-2013-2642 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2013-2642, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-2642 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-2642 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-2642?

CVE-2013-2642 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2013-2642

CWE-78Published: March 18, 2014· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Sophos Web Appliance before 3.7.8.2 allows (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the client-ip parameter to the Block page, when using the user_workstation variable in a customized template, and remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (2) url parameter to the Diagnostic Tools functionality or (3) entries parameter to the Local Site List functionality.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-2642 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2013-2642. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.