CVE-2013-1412: DataLife Engine (DLE) 9.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the catlist[] parameter to

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-1412 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting datalife engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DataLife Engine (DLE) 9.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the catlist[] parameter to engine/preview.php, which is used in a preg_replace function call with an e modifier.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	40.5% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2014-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dleviet

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-06-02 15:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dleviet datalife engine DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy datalife-engine || rpm -q datalife-engine || datalife-engine --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison datalife-engine sudo apt install datalife-engine=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.7> sudo apt-mark hold datalife-engine

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

dnf --showduplicates list datalife-engine sudo dnf downgrade datalife-engine-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.7> sudo dnf versionlock add datalife-engine

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: DataLife Engine - 'preview.php' PHP Code Injection (Metasploit)
Exploit-DB: DataLife Engine 9.7 - 'preview.php' PHP Code Injection
Metasploit: DataLife Engine preview.php PHP Code Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-1412?

datalife engine: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-1412 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1412 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-2013-1412 affect?

CVE-2013-1412 affects datalife engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). DataLife Engine (DLE) 9.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the catlist[] parameter to engine/preview.php, which is used in a preg_replace function call with an e modifier.

How urgent is CVE-2013-1412?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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