Is CVE-2013-2741 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2013-2741 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2013-2741 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-2741 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-2741?

CVE-2013-2741 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2013-2741

CWE-287Published: April 2, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

importbuddy.php in the BackupBuddy plugin 1.3.4, 2.1.4, 2.2.25, 2.2.28, and 2.2.4 for WordPress does not require that authentication be enabled, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, or overwrite or delete files, via vectors involving a (1) direct request, (2) step=1 request, (3) step=2 or step=3 request, or (4) step=7 request.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-2741 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.