CVE-2013-6873: SQL injection vulnerability in Testa Online Test Management System (OTMS) 2.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to e

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2013-6873 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting online test management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in Testa Online Test Management System (OTMS) 2.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the test_id 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	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2013-11-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: testa

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-11-26 16:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

testa online test management system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy online-test-management-system || rpm -q online-test-management-system || online-test-management-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison online-test-management-system sudo apt install online-test-management-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold online-test-management-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list online-test-management-system sudo dnf downgrade online-test-management-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add online-test-management-system

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: Testa OTMS - Multiple SQL Injections

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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-2013-6873?

online test management system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-6873 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6873 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-2013-6873 affect?

CVE-2013-6873 affects online test management system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in Testa Online Test Management System (OTMS) 2.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the test_id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2013-6873?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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