How severe is CVE-2013-0706?

CVE-2013-0706 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-0706 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0706?

CVE-2013-0706 primarily affects Nec Universal Raid Utility. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0706?

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-2013-0706 published?

CVE-2013-0706 was published on 2013-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0706

CVE-2013-0706 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nec Universal Raid Utility with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Nec Universal Raid Utility
Published: 2013-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

NEC Universal RAID Utility 1.40 Rev 680 and earlier, 2.31 Rev 1492 and earlier, and 2.5 Rev 2244 and earlier does not provide access control, which allows remote attackers to perform arbitrary RAID disk operations via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0706?: NEC Universal RAID Utility 1.40 Rev 680 and earlier, 2.31 Rev 1492 and earlier, and 2.5 Rev 2244 and earlier does not provide access control, which allows remote attackers to perform arbitrary RAID disk operations via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-0706?: CVE-2013-0706 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-0706 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0706?: CVE-2013-0706 primarily affects Nec Universal Raid Utility. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0706?: 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-2013-0706 published?: CVE-2013-0706 was published on 2013-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:nec:universal_raid_utility:*:rev_680:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nec:universal_raid_utility:*:rev_2244:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nec:universal_raid_utility:*:rev_1492:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nec:universal_raid_utility:1.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nec:universal_raid_utility:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nec:universal_raid_utility:2.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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