CVE-2013-2097: ZPanel through 10.1.0 has Remote Command Execution

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-2097 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting zpanel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ZPanel through 10.1.0 has Remote Command Execution

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	26.0% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-12 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zpanel project zpanel DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy zpanel || rpm -q zpanel || zpanel --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zpanel sudo apt install zpanel=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold zpanel

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

dnf --showduplicates list zpanel sudo dnf downgrade zpanel-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add zpanel

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: Zpanel - Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)
Exploit-DB: ZPanel - 'templateparser.class.php' Crafted Template Remote Command Execution
Metasploit: Zpanel Remote Unauthenticated RCE

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-2013-2097?

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

Is CVE-2013-2097 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2097 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-2013-2097 affect?

CVE-2013-2097 affects zpanel. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). ZPanel through 10.1.0 has Remote Command Execution

How urgent is CVE-2013-2097?

Priority 57/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2012-5686 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE ZPanel 10.0.1 has insufficient entropy for its password reset process.

References

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