How severe is CVE-2013-3633?

CVE-2013-3633 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.0, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-3633 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3633?

CVE-2013-3633 primarily affects Siemens Scalance X200irt Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3633?

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-2013-3633 published?

CVE-2013-3633 was published on 2013-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3633

CVE-2013-3633 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Scalance X200irt Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Siemens Scalance X200irt Firmware
Published: 2013-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE X-200 switch family (incl. SIPLUS NET variants) (Versions < V5.0.0 for CVE-2013-3633 and versions < V4.5.0 for CVE-2013-3634), SCALANCE X-200IRT switch family (incl. SIPLUS NET variants) (All versions < V5.1.0). The user privileges for the web interface are only enforced on client side and not properly verified on server side. Therefore, an attacker is able to execute privileged commands using an unprivileged account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3633?: A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE X-200 switch family (incl. SIPLUS NET variants) (Versions < V5.0.0 for CVE-2013-3633 and versions < V4.5.0 for CVE-2013-3634), SCALANCE X-200IRT switch family (incl. SIPLUS NET variants) (All versions < V5.1.0). The user privileges for the web interface are only enforced on client side and not properly verified on server side. Therefore, an attacker is able to execute privileged commands using an unprivileged account.
How severe is CVE-2013-3633?: CVE-2013-3633 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.0, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-3633 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3633?: CVE-2013-3633 primarily affects Siemens Scalance X200irt Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3633?: 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-2013-3633 published?: CVE-2013-3633 was published on 2013-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-170686.pdf

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:scalance_x200irt_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_x200-4p_irt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_x201-3p_irt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_x201-3p_irt:-:-:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_x202-2irt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_x202-2p_irt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_x202-2p_irt:-:-:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_x204irt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_x204irt:-:-:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_xf204irt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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