Is CVE-2013-5961 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2013-5961, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-5961 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-5961 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-5961?

CVE-2013-5961 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2013-5961

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: September 30, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in lazyseo.php in the Lazy SEO plugin 1.1.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a PHP file, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in lazy-seo/.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-5961 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-2013-5961. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.