How severe is CVE-2013-2789?

CVE-2013-2789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-2789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2789?

CVE-2013-2789 affects Kepware Kepserverex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2789?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-2789 published?

CVE-2013-2789 was published on 2013-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2789

CVE-2013-2789 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kepware Kepserverex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Kepware Kepserverex
Published: 2013-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Kepware DNP Master Driver for the KEPServerEX Communications Platform before 5.12.140.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (master-station infinite loop) via crafted DNP3 packets to TCP port 20000 and allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (master-station infinite loop) via crafted input over a serial line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2789?: The Kepware DNP Master Driver for the KEPServerEX Communications Platform before 5.12.140.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (master-station infinite loop) via crafted DNP3 packets to TCP port 20000 and allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (master-station infinite loop) via crafted input over a serial line.
How severe is CVE-2013-2789?: CVE-2013-2789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-2789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2789?: CVE-2013-2789 affects Kepware Kepserverex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2789?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-2789 published?: CVE-2013-2789 was published on 2013-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-13-226-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kepware:kepserverex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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