RCE in Eppler Software Webtester
CVE-2013-10037
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.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.096 (95.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Eppler Software Webtester — versions 5.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (issue-tracking)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-10037?
- CVE-2013-10037 is a vulnerability in Eppler Software Webtester, classified under OS Command Injection. Published 2025-07-31.
- Is CVE-2013-10037 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.