How severe is CVE-2013-0665?

CVE-2013-0665 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-0665 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0665?

CVE-2013-0665 affects Selinc Acselerator Quickset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0665?

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

When was CVE-2013-0665 published?

CVE-2013-0665 was published on 2013-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0665

CVE-2013-0665 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Selinc Acselerator Quickset with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Selinc Acselerator Quickset
Published: 2013-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) AcSELerator QuickSet before 5.12.0.1 uses weak permissions for its Program Files directory, which allows local users to replace executable files, and consequently gain privileges, via standard filesystem operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0665?: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) AcSELerator QuickSet before 5.12.0.1 uses weak permissions for its Program Files directory, which allows local users to replace executable files, and consequently gain privileges, via standard filesystem operations.
How severe is CVE-2013-0665?: CVE-2013-0665 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-0665 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0665?: CVE-2013-0665 affects Selinc Acselerator Quickset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0665?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0665 published?: CVE-2013-0665 was published on 2013-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/pdf/ICSA-13-079-01.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:selinc:acselerator_quickset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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