CVE-2013-1744

CRITICAL

iris_citations_management_tool < 1.3 - Remote Code Execution

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2013-1744. PoCs published by aeon.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a preg_replace code execution vulnerability in phpwcms <= v1.5.4.6. It authenticates as a backend user, injects malicious code via a crafted article, and triggers remote code execution by leveraging the /e modifier in preg_replace.

Description

IRIS citations management tool through 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by aeon · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23448

This exploit targets a preg_replace code execution vulnerability in phpwcms <= v1.5.4.6. It authenticates as a backend user, injects malicious code via a crafted article, and triggers remote code execution by leveraging the /e modifier in preg_replace.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpwcms <= v1.5.4.6
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid backend/admin credentials · Access to the login page and article creation functionality
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://infosecabsurdity.wordpress.com/research/isa-2013-002/

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.1952
EPSS Percentile 95.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

Status published
Products (1)
iris_citations_management_tool_project/iris_citations_management_tool < 1.3
Published Jan 25, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026