How severe is CVE-2013-0713?

CVE-2013-0713 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-0713 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0713?

CVE-2013-0713 primarily affects Windriver Vxworks. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0713?

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

When was CVE-2013-0713 published?

CVE-2013-0713 was published on 2013-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0713

CVE-2013-0713 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Windriver Vxworks 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Windriver Vxworks
Published: 2013-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IPSSH (aka the SSH server) in Wind River VxWorks 6.5 through 6.9 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via a crafted pty request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0713?: IPSSH (aka the SSH server) in Wind River VxWorks 6.5 through 6.9 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via a crafted pty request.
How severe is CVE-2013-0713?: CVE-2013-0713 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-0713 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0713?: CVE-2013-0713 primarily affects Windriver Vxworks. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0713?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0713 published?: CVE-2013-0713 was published on 2013-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:windriver:vxworks:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:windriver:vxworks:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:windriver:vxworks:6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:windriver:vxworks:6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:windriver:vxworks:6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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