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CVE-2013-10037Exploit

LOWCVSS 9.3 · CRITICAL

Exploit discussion active in current signal (1 latest mentions)

Immediate actions

  • Prioritize remediation for affected systems immediately
  • Hunt for exploitation attempts and persistence artifacts
  • Increase monitoring for publicly documented tradecraft
  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: High priority (within 72h)

NVD description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in WebTester version 5.x via the install2.php installation script. The parameters cpusername, cppassword, and cpdomain are passed directly to shell commands without sanitization. A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a crafted HTTP POST request, resulting in arbitrary command execution on the underlying system with web server privileges.

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Sources & remediation

Other references
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-78

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

YES

Patch

NONE

Momentum

NONE

Threat summary

  • Public PoC and exploit tooling are both present
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Exploit tool or code specified in 1 signal
  • PoC mentioned or linked in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-03-23: 1PoC Mentioned / Linked · 2026-03-23: 1Exploit Tool / Code · 2026-03-23: 1Technical Details · 2026-03-23: 103-23
Signal classification1 categories
Exploit
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
By indicator
Full discourse1 post
  • 0day Signal@0dayPublishing
    Exploit

    🚨 CVE-2013-10037: WebTester 5.x install2.php Unaut... Metasploit module already exists for this decade-old install script RCE - if you're still running WebTester 5.x, you're... https://zerodaysignal.com/vulnerability/CVE-2013-10037 #netsec #vulnerability #CVE #sysadmin #zeroday

    Post summary

    The tweet announces that a Metasploit module exists for CVE-2013-10037, linking to a vulnerability page and noting an RCE via install2.php, but it does not discuss patches or active exploitation.

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