CVE-2013-3638: SQL injection vulnerability in Boonex Dolphin before 7.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-3638?

dolphin: upgrade to 7.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-3638 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3638 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-3638 affect?

CVE-2013-3638 affects dolphin. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). SQL injection vulnerability in Boonex Dolphin before 7.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'pathes' parameter in 'categories.php'.

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2013-3638 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting dolphin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in Boonex Dolphin before 7.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'pathes' parameter in 'categories.php'.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2020-02-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: boonex

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-06 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

boonex dolphin UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.1.3

Fixed in: 7.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 7.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dolphin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dolphin

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-3638?

dolphin: upgrade to 7.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-3638 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3638 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-2013-3638 affect?

CVE-2013-3638 affects dolphin. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). SQL injection vulnerability in Boonex Dolphin before 7.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'pathes' parameter in 'categories.php'.

How urgent is CVE-2013-3638?

Priority 49/100. High severity

Software pages

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