CVE-2013-1748: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PHP Address Book 8.2.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary S

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-1748 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php address book. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PHP Address Book 8.2.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified parameters to (1) edit.php or (2) import.php. NOTE: the view.php id vector is already covered by CVE-2008-2565.1 and the edit.php id vector is already covered by CVE-2008-2565.2.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2013-04-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: chatelao

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-04-18 11:33 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

chatelao php address book DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.2.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-address-book || rpm -q php-address-book || php-address-book --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-address-book sudo apt install php-address-book=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.2.5> sudo apt-mark hold php-address-book

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-address-book sudo dnf downgrade php-address-book-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add php-address-book

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: PHP-Address Book 3.1.5 - SQL Injection / Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2013-1748?

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

Is CVE-2013-1748 being exploited?

CVE-2013-1748 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-2013-1748 affect?

CVE-2013-1748 affects php address book. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PHP Address Book 8.2.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified parameters to (1) edit.php or (2) import.php. NOTE: the view.php id vector is already covered by CVE-

How urgent is CVE-2013-1748?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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