CVE-2013-2009: WordPress WP Super Cache Plugin 1.2 has Remote PHP Code Execution

high Affects wp-super-cache (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2020-02-07; advisory modified 2026-06-16.

WordPress WP Super Cache Plugin 1.2 has Remote PHP Code Execution

Package: wp-super-cache (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: =1.2
Fixed in: no fix recorded
Severity: high CVSS 8.8
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 13% (96.3th percentile)
Published: 2020-02-07
Source: nvd

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