How severe is CVE-2013-0654?

CVE-2013-0654 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-0654 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0654?

CVE-2013-0654 primarily affects Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi/scada Cimplicity. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0654?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-0654 published?

CVE-2013-0654 was published on 2013-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0654

CVE-2013-0654 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi/scada Cimplicity with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi/scada Cimplicity
Published: 2013-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CimWebServer in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY 4.01 through 8.0, and Proficy Process Systems with CIMPLICITY, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0654?: CimWebServer in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY 4.01 through 8.0, and Proficy Process Systems with CIMPLICITY, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted packet.
How severe is CVE-2013-0654?: CVE-2013-0654 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-0654 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0654?: CVE-2013-0654 primarily affects Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi/scada Cimplicity. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0654?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-0654 published?: CVE-2013-0654 was published on 2013-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-13-022-02.pdf

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_cimplicity:4.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_cimplicity:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_hmi\/scada_cimplicity:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_process_systems_with_cimplicity:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ge:intelligent_platforms_proficy_process_systems:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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