How severe is CVE-2013-4652?

CVE-2013-4652 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-4652 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4652?

CVE-2013-4652 primarily affects Siemens Scalance W700 Series Firmware. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4652?

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-2013-4652 published?

CVE-2013-4652 was published on 2013-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4652

CVE-2013-4652 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Siemens Scalance W700 Series Firmware 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Siemens Scalance W700 Series Firmware
Published: 2013-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the command-line management interface on Siemens Scalance W7xx devices with firmware before 4.5.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via a (1) SSH or (2) TELNET connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4652?: Unspecified vulnerability in the command-line management interface on Siemens Scalance W7xx devices with firmware before 4.5.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via a (1) SSH or (2) TELNET connection.
How severe is CVE-2013-4652?: CVE-2013-4652 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-4652 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4652?: CVE-2013-4652 primarily affects Siemens Scalance W700 Series Firmware. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4652?: 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-2013-4652 published?: CVE-2013-4652 was published on 2013-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-120908.pdf

Affected products (17)

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cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w744-1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w744-1pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w746-1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w746-1pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w747-1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w747-1rr:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w784-1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w784-1rr:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w786-1pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w786-2pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w786-2rr:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w786-3pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w788-1pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w788-1rr:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w788-2pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_w788-2rr:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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