CVE-2013-1916

Name: CVE-2013-1916
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-24T15:15:08.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 12.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-1916 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In WordPress Plugin User Photo 0.9.4, when a photo is uploaded, it is only partially validated and it is possible to upload a backdoor on the server hosting WordPress. This backdoor can be called (executed) even if the photo has not been yet approved.. EPSS estimates a 12.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In WordPress Plugin User Photo 0.9.4, when a photo is uploaded, it is only partially validated and it is possible to upload a backdoor on the server hosting WordPress. This backdoor can be called (executed) even if the photo has not been yet approved.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

12.14%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
User Photo Project	User Photo	0.9.4

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/347137Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-photo/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16181Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/347137Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-photo/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16181Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1916?

How severe is CVE-2013-1916?

CVE-2013-1916 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1916?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2013-1916?

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Source: NVD / NIST