How severe is CVE-2013-2819?

CVE-2013-2819 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-2819 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2819?

CVE-2013-2819 primarily affects Sierrawireless Raven X Ev-do Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2819?

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-2013-2819 published?

CVE-2013-2819 was published on 2014-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2819

CVE-2013-2819 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sierrawireless Raven X Ev-do Firmware 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Sierrawireless Raven X Ev-do Firmware
Published: 2014-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven X EV-DO gateway 4221_4.0.11.003 and 4228_4.0.11.003 allows remote attackers to install Trojan horse firmware by leveraging cleartext credentials in a crafted (1) update or (2) reprogramming action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2819?: The Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven X EV-DO gateway 4221_4.0.11.003 and 4228_4.0.11.003 allows remote attackers to install Trojan horse firmware by leveraging cleartext credentials in a crafted (1) update or (2) reprogramming action.
How severe is CVE-2013-2819?: CVE-2013-2819 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-2819 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2819?: CVE-2013-2819 primarily affects Sierrawireless Raven X Ev-do Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2819?: 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-2013-2819 published?: CVE-2013-2819 was published on 2014-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:o:sierrawireless:raven_x_ev-do_firmware:4221_4.0.11.003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sierrawireless:raven_x_ev-do_firmware:4228_4.0.11.003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:airlink_mp_at\&t:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:airlink_mp_at\&t_wifi:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:airlink_mp_bell:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:airlink_mp_bell_wifi:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:airlink_mp_row:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:airlink_mp_row_wifi:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:airlink_mp_sprint:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:airlink_mp_sprint_wifi:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:airlink_mp_telus:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:airlink_mp_telus_wifi:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:airlink_mp_verizon:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:airlink_mp_verizon_wifi:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:pinpoint_x:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:pinpoint_xt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:raven_x:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:raven_x_ev-do:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:raven_xe:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sierrawireless:raven_xt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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