CVE-2013-10051

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: August 01, 2025 Modified: October 09, 2025

Description

A remote PHP code execution vulnerability exists in InstantCMS version 1.6 and earlier due to unsafe use of eval() within the search view handler. Specifically, user-supplied input passed via the look parameter is concatenated into a PHP expression and executed without proper sanitation. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a crafted HTTP GET request with a base64-encoded payload in the Cmd header, resulting in arbitrary PHP code execution within the context of the web server.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://packetstorm.news/files/id/122176
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26622
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/instantcms-remote-php-code-execution
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26622
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
75.8%
99th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

instantcms