How severe is CVE-2013-2790?

CVE-2013-2790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-2790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2790?

CVE-2013-2790 affects Ioserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2790?

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-2013-2790 published?

CVE-2013-2790 was published on 2013-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2790

CVE-2013-2790 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ioserver 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ioserver
Published: 2013-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The master-station DNP3 driver before driver19.exe, and Beta2041.exe, in IOServer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted DNP3 packets to TCP port 20000.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2790?: The master-station DNP3 driver before driver19.exe, and Beta2041.exe, in IOServer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted DNP3 packets to TCP port 20000.
How severe is CVE-2013-2790?: CVE-2013-2790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-2790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2790?: CVE-2013-2790 affects Ioserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2790?: 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-2013-2790 published?: CVE-2013-2790 was published on 2013-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-13-213-03

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ioserver:ioserver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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