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Parallels CVE-2013-0132

MEDIUM
Code Injection (CWE-94)
2013-04-18 cret@cert.org
6.8
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Code injection prevention, sandbox exec
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, M complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.51%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could inject and execute arbitrary code within the application by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The suexec implementation in Parallels Plesk Panel 11.0.9 contains a cgi-wrapper whitelist entry, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a request containing. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. The suexec implementation in Parallels Plesk Panel 11.0.9 contains a cgi-wrapper whitelist entry, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a request containing crafted environment variables. Affected products include: Parallels Parallels Plesk Panel.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.8 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
M
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
P
Availability
P

DescriptionCVE.org

The suexec implementation in Parallels Plesk Panel 11.0.9 contains a cgi-wrapper whitelist entry, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a request containing crafted environment variables.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 34% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.5%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

35
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +34
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Code Injection CRITICAL

Code injection occurs when an application accepts user input and passes it directly into a language interpreter or evaluator without proper sanitization.

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:parallels:parallels_plesk_panel:11.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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The default configuration of Parallels Plesk Panel 9.0.x and 9.2.x on UNIX, and Small Business Panel 10.x on UNIX, has a

CVE-2020-15860 CRITICAL POC
9.9 Jul 24

Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) 17.1.1 has a Business Logic Error causing remote code execution. Rated critica

CVE-2025-31359 HIGH POC
8.8 Jun 03

Directory traversal vulnerability in Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.2.2 (build 55879) affecting the PVMP package u

CVE-2022-40870 HIGH POC
8.1 Nov 23

The Web Client of Parallels Remote Application Server v18.0 is vulnerable to Host Header Injection attacks. Rated high s

CVE-2024-54189 HIGH POC
7.8 Jun 03

Privilege escalation vulnerability in Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.1.1 (build 55740) where the snapshot function

CVE-2024-36486 HIGH POC
7.8 Jun 03

Privilege escalation vulnerability in Parallels Desktop for Mac 20.1.1 that allows a local attacker with user-level priv

CVE-2024-52561 HIGH POC
7.8 Jun 03

Privilege escalation vulnerability in Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20.1.1 (build 55740) affecting the Snapshot dele

CVE-2012-1557 HIGH POC
7.5 Mar 12

SQL injection vulnerability in admin/plib/api-rpc/Agent.php in Parallels Plesk Panel 7.x and 8.x before 8.6 MU#2, 9.x be

CVE-2020-7213 HIGH POC
7.5 Jan 21

Parallels 13 uses cleartext HTTP as part of the update process, allowing man-in-the-middle attacks. Rated high severity

CVE-2012-5004 MEDIUM POC
6.8 Sep 19

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Parallels H-Sphere 3.3 Patch 1 allow remote attackers to h

CVE-2022-30777 MEDIUM POC
6.1 May 16

Parallels H-Sphere 3.6.1713 allows XSS via the index_en.php from parameter. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulne

CVE-2019-18793 MEDIUM POC
6.1 Nov 13

Parallels Plesk Panel 9.5 allows XSS in target/locales/tr-TR/help/index.htm? via the "fileName" parameter. Rated medium

References

Advisories & patches

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