CVE-2013-4796

Name: CVE-2013-4796
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-27T17:15:15.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4796 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ReviewBoard 1.6.17 allows code execution by attaching PHP scripts to review request. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ReviewBoard 1.6.17 allows code execution by attaching PHP scripts to review request

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

1.91%

77.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Reviewboard	Reviewboard	1.6.17

References

http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/vulnerability-management/vulnerabilities-its-time-to-review-your-reviewboard/Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86411Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/vulnerability-management/vulnerabilities-its-time-to-review-your-reviewboard/Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86411Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 27, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4796?

ReviewBoard 1.6.17 allows code execution by attaching PHP scripts to review request

How severe is CVE-2013-4796?

CVE-2013-4796 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4796?

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-2013-4796?

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Source: NVD / NIST