CVE-2013-2287: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in views/notify.php in the Uploader plugin 1.0.4 for WordP

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-2287 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting uploader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in views/notify.php in the Uploader plugin 1.0.4 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) notify or (2) blog parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	9.2% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-04-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: roberta bramski

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-04 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

roberta bramski uploader DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison uploader sudo apt install uploader=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold uploader

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

dnf --showduplicates list uploader sudo dnf downgrade uploader-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add uploader

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: WordPress Plugin Uploader - 'blog' Cross-Site Scripting
Nuclei scan template: WordPress Plugin Uploader 1.0.4 - Cross-Site Scripting

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-2013-2287?

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

Is CVE-2013-2287 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2287 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-2013-2287 affect?

CVE-2013-2287 affects uploader. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in views/notify.php in the Uploader plugin 1.0.4 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) notify or (2) blog parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2013-2287?

Priority 44/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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