Is CVE-2013-5688 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2013-5688, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-5688 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-5688 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-5688?

CVE-2013-5688 has a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2013-5688

CWE-22Published: November 5, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in AjaXplorer 5.0.2 and earlier allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a ../%00 (dot dot backslash encoded null byte) in the file parameter in a (1) download or (2) get_content action, or (3) upload arbitrary files via a ../%00 (dot dot backslash encoded null byte) in the dir parameter in an upload action.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-5688 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-2013-5688. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.