CVE-2013-2018: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in BOINC allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via u

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2013-2018 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting boinc client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in BOINC allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2020-02-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: universityofcalifornia

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-20 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy boinc-client || rpm -q boinc-client || boinc-client --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2013-2018?

boinc client: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-2018 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2018 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-2013-2018 affect?

CVE-2013-2018 affects boinc client. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in BOINC allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2013-2018?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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