CVE-2013-4462

Name: CVE-2013-4462
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-27T15:15:11.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 2.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4462 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. WordPress Portable phpMyAdmin Plugin has an authentication bypass vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WordPress Portable phpMyAdmin Plugin has an authentication bypass vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.81%

84.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Portable Phpmyadmin Project	Portable Phpmyadmin	All versions

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/24/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63249Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/24/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63249Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4462?

WordPress Portable phpMyAdmin Plugin has an authentication bypass vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2013-4462?

CVE-2013-4462 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4462?

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-2013-4462?

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Source: NVD / NIST