CVE-2013-10040

Clip-bucket Clipbucket remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 3.73%

Published31 Jul 2025

Description

ClipBucket version 2.6 and earlier contains a critical vulnerability in the ofc_upload_image.php script located at /admin_area/charts/ofc-library/. This endpoint allows unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files, including executable PHP scripts. Once uploaded, the attacker can access the file via a predictable path and trigger remote code execution.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Clip-bucket Clipbucket≤ 2.6

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

https://clipbucket.com/Product
https://github.com/arslancb/clipbucketProduct
https://packetstorm.news/files/id/123480ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/clipbucket_upload_exec.rbExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/clipbucket-arbitrary-file-upload-rceThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2013-10040 being actively exploited?

CVE-2013-10040 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 3.73%.

How severe is CVE-2013-10040?

CVE-2013-10040 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 3.73% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2013-10040?

Affected products include Clip-bucket Clipbucket.

How do I fix CVE-2013-10040?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.