How severe is CVE-2013-3594?

CVE-2013-3594 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-3594 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3594?

CVE-2013-3594 primarily affects Dell Powerconnect 3348. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3594?

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-2013-3594 published?

CVE-2013-3594 was published on 2014-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3594

CVE-2013-3594 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerconnect 3348 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dell Powerconnect 3348
Published: 2014-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The SSH service on Dell PowerConnect 3348 1.2.1.3, 3524p 2.0.0.48, and 5324 2.0.1.4 switches allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reset) or possibly execute arbitrary code by sending many packets to TCP port 22.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3594?: The SSH service on Dell PowerConnect 3348 1.2.1.3, 3524p 2.0.0.48, and 5324 2.0.1.4 switches allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reset) or possibly execute arbitrary code by sending many packets to TCP port 22.
How severe is CVE-2013-3594?: CVE-2013-3594 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-3594 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3594?: CVE-2013-3594 primarily affects Dell Powerconnect 3348. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3594?: 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-2013-3594 published?: CVE-2013-3594 was published on 2014-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:dell:powerconnect_3348:1.2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:dell:powerconnect_3524p:2.0.0.48:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:dell:powerconnect_5324:2.0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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