How severe is CVE-2013-0656?

CVE-2013-0656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-0656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0656?

CVE-2013-0656 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Rf-manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0656?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-0656 published?

CVE-2013-0656 was published on 2013-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0656

CVE-2013-0656 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Rf-manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Siemens Simatic Rf-manager
Published: 2013-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in a third-party ActiveX component in Siemens SIMATIC RF-MANAGER 2008, and RF-MANAGER Basic 3.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0656?: Buffer overflow in a third-party ActiveX component in Siemens SIMATIC RF-MANAGER 2008, and RF-MANAGER Basic 3.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2013-0656?: CVE-2013-0656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-0656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0656?: CVE-2013-0656 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Rf-manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0656?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0656 published?: CVE-2013-0656 was published on 2013-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_rf-manager:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_rf-manager_2008:*:basic:*:*:*:*:*:*

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