MEDIUM
CVE-2013-5963
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: September 30, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in multi.php in Simple Dropbox Upload plugin before 1.8.8.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in wp-content/uploads/wpdb/.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-5963 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
cdsincdesign1 product(s)
simple dropbox upload form
WordPress1 product(s)
wordpress
Source: NVD CPE · 25 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/54856Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/54856Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-5963
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 30, 2013
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-5963 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.