How severe is CVE-2013-0685?

CVE-2013-0685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-0685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0685?

CVE-2013-0685 primarily affects Invensys Wonderware Information Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0685?

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-2013-0685 published?

CVE-2013-0685 was published on 2013-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0685

CVE-2013-0685 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Invensys Wonderware Information Server 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Invensys Wonderware Information Server
Published: 2013-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Invensys Wonderware Information Server (WIS) 4.0 SP1SP1, 4.5- Portal, and 5.0- Portal does not restrict unspecified size and amount values, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0685?: Invensys Wonderware Information Server (WIS) 4.0 SP1SP1, 4.5- Portal, and 5.0- Portal does not restrict unspecified size and amount values, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-0685?: CVE-2013-0685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-0685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0685?: CVE-2013-0685 primarily affects Invensys Wonderware Information Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0685?: 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-2013-0685 published?: CVE-2013-0685 was published on 2013-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-13-113-01

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_information_server:4.0:sp1sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_information_server:4.5:-:portal:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_information_server:5.0:-:portal:*:*:*:*:*

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