CVE-2013-3524: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-3524: SQL injection vulnerability in popupnewsitem/ in the Pop Up News module 2.0 and possibly earlier for phpVMS...

SQL injection vulnerability in popupnewsitem/ in the Pop Up News module 2.0 and possibly earlier for phpVMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the itemid parameter. NOTE: this was originally reported as a problem in phpVMS.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 16:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2013-3524 is a SQL injection issue in the Pop Up News module for phpVMS. If the vulnerable module is exposed on a website, an unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to manipulate database queries through the itemid parameter and affect application data. The public record does not provide a CVSS score. Exposure is likely limited to phpVMS sites that installed the Pop Up News module, especially version 2.0 or earlier. Internet-facing popupnewsitem/ routes are the main concern. Organizations without phpVMS or this add-on are unlikely to be affected. Prioritize if phpVMS is still running in production or exposed to the internet. The vulnerability can affect database confidentiality and integrity, but the available sources show narrow product scope and no confirmed active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory phpVMS deployments and installed Pop Up News module versions.; Review the referenced GitHub commits and vendor guidance before patching.; Remove or disable the module if it is unused..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 10, 2013, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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phpvms-index-sql-injection(83423)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://github.com/DavidJClark/phpVMS-PopUpNews/commit/5cadf9cbf4d0872a879666ea594be356fad5897eCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/DavidJClark/phpVMS-PopUpNews/commit/efaffa04ef87db1722d69ac7bfc07be71ce2dccfCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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