CVE-2013-7138: Directory traversal vulnerability in lib/functions/d-load.php in Horizon Quick Content Management System (QCMS

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-7138?

horizon quick content management system: upgrade to newer than 4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-7138 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7138 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-2013-7138 affect?

CVE-2013-7138 affects horizon quick content management system. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in lib/functions/d-load.php in Horizon Quick Content Management System (QCMS) 4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the start parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-7138?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2013-7138 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting horizon quick content management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in lib/functions/d-load.php in Horizon Quick Content Management System (QCMS) 4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the start parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2014-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: horizon quick content management system project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-01-09 18:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

horizon quick content management system project horizon quick content management system UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0 · 3.2 a · 3.3 · 3.4 · 3.5.1 · 3.5.2

Fixed in: newer than 4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy horizon-quick-content-management-system || rpm -q horizon-quick-content-management-system || horizon-quick-content-management-system --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade horizon-quick-content-management-system

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade horizon-quick-content-management-system

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-2013-7138?

horizon quick content management system: upgrade to newer than 4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-7138 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7138 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-2013-7138 affect?

CVE-2013-7138 affects horizon quick content management system. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in lib/functions/d-load.php in Horizon Quick Content Management System (QCMS) 4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the start parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2013-7138?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2013-7139 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in download.php in Horizon Quick Content Management System (QCMS) 4.0 and earlier

References

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