CVE-2013-4267
CWE-78Published: February 11, 2020· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Ajaxeplorer before 5.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) archive_name parameter to the Power FS module (plugins/action.powerfs/class.PowerFSController.php), a (2) file name to the getTrustSizeOnFileSystem function in the File System (Standard) module (plugins/access.fs/class.fsAccessWrapper.php), or the (3) revision parameter to the Subversion Repository module (plugins/meta.svn/class.SvnManager.php).
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-4267 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-4267 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts