HIGHPOC
CVE-2013-6041
CWE-78Published: December 27, 2014· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
index.php in Softaculous Webuzo before 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a SOFTCookies sid cookie within a login action.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-6041 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-2013-6041. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
softaculous1 product(s)
webuzo
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-6041
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 27, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-78)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-6041 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.