CVE-2013-5697: SQL injection vulnerability in mod_accounting.c in the mod_accounting module 0.5 and earlier for Apache allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-5697?

mod accounting: upgrade to newer than 0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-5697 being exploited?

CVE-2013-5697 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-2013-5697 affect?

CVE-2013-5697 affects mod accounting. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in mod_accounting.c in the mod_accounting module 0.5 and earlier for Apache allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a Host header.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-5697?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2013-5697 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mod accounting. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in mod_accounting.c in the mod_accounting module 0.5 and earlier for Apache allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a Host header.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2013-09-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: simone tellini

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-09-30 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simone tellini mod accounting UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.5

Fixed in: newer than 0.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mod-accounting || rpm -q mod-accounting || mod-accounting --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mod-accounting

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mod-accounting

Note

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

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: mod_accounting Module 0.5 - Blind 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-2013-5697?

mod accounting: upgrade to newer than 0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-5697 being exploited?

CVE-2013-5697 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-2013-5697 affect?

CVE-2013-5697 affects mod accounting. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in mod_accounting.c in the mod_accounting module 0.5 and earlier for Apache allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a Host header.

How urgent is CVE-2013-5697?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

References

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