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CVE-2013-7483: The slidedeck2 plugin before 2.3.5 for WordPress has file inclusion.

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2013-7483 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting slidedeck 2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The slidedeck2 plugin before 2.3.5 for WordPress has file inclusion.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.8 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-20
Published2019-08-22
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hbwsl

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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

hbwsl slidedeck 2 UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.3.5
Fixed in: 2.3.5
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy slidedeck-2 || rpm -q slidedeck-2 || slidedeck-2 --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade slidedeck-2
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade slidedeck-2
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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-2013-7483?

slidedeck 2: upgrade to 2.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-7483 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7483 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-2013-7483 affect?

CVE-2013-7483 affects slidedeck 2. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The slidedeck2 plugin before 2.3.5 for WordPress has file inclusion.

How urgent is CVE-2013-7483?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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