CVE-2013-4953: SQL injection vulnerability in play.php in Top Games Script 1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary S

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-4953 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting top games script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in play.php in Top Games Script 1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the gid parameter.

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	2013-07-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: topgames

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-07-29 23:27 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

topgames top games script DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy top-games-script || rpm -q top-games-script || top-games-script --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison top-games-script sudo apt install top-games-script=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold top-games-script

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

dnf --showduplicates list top-games-script sudo dnf downgrade top-games-script-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add top-games-script

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: Top Games Script 1.2 - 'play.php?gid' SQL Injection

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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-2013-4953?

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

Is CVE-2013-4953 being exploited?

CVE-2013-4953 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-2013-4953 affect?

CVE-2013-4953 affects top games script. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in play.php in Top Games Script 1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the gid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2013-4953?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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