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CVE-2013-7262: SQL injection vulnerability in the msPostGISLayerSetTimeFilter function in mappostgis.c in MapServer before 6.

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CVE-2013-7262 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting mapserver, mapserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the msPostGISLayerSetTimeFilter function in mappostgis.c in MapServer before 6.4.1, when a WMS-Time service is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted string in a PostGIS TIME filter.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-89
Published2014-01-05
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: osgeo · umn

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

osgeo mapserver UPGRADE
Affected: <= 6.4.0 · 4.2.0 beta1 · 4.4.0 · 4.4.0 beta1 · 4.4.0 beta2 · 4.4.0 beta3 · 4.6.0 · 4.6.0 beta1
Fixed in: newer than 6.4.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy mapserver || rpm -q mapserver || mapserver --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mapserver
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade mapserver
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
umn mapserver DOWNGRADE
Affected: 5.2.3 · 5.6.7 · 6.0.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.2.3
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy mapserver || rpm -q mapserver || mapserver --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison mapserver sudo apt install mapserver=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.3> sudo apt-mark hold mapserver
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list mapserver sudo dnf downgrade mapserver-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add mapserver
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.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2013-7262?

mapserver: upgrade to newer than 6.4.0; mapserver: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-7262 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7262 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-2013-7262 affect?

CVE-2013-7262 affects mapserver, mapserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in the msPostGISLayerSetTimeFilter function in mappostgis.c in MapServer before 6.4.1, when a WMS-Time service is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted string in a PostGIS

How urgent is CVE-2013-7262?

Priority 44/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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