CVE-2013-0721: wp-php-widget.php in the WP PHP widget plugin 1.0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-0721 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting wp php widget. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

wp-php-widget.php in the WP PHP widget plugin 1.0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request, which reveals the full path in an error message.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2013-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wp php widget project

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-01-02 11:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp php widget project wp php widget DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-php-widget || rpm -q wp-php-widget || wp-php-widget --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wp-php-widget sudo apt install wp-php-widget=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold wp-php-widget

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wp-php-widget sudo dnf downgrade wp-php-widget-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add wp-php-widget

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-0721?

wp php widget: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-0721 being exploited?

CVE-2013-0721 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-0721 affect?

CVE-2013-0721 affects wp php widget. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). wp-php-widget.php in the WP PHP widget plugin 1.0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request, which reveals the full path in an error message.

How urgent is CVE-2013-0721?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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