How severe is CVE-2013-5944?

CVE-2013-5944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-5944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5944?

CVE-2013-5944 primarily affects Siemens Scalance X-200 Series Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5944?

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-2013-5944 published?

CVE-2013-5944 was published on 2013-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5944

CVE-2013-5944 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Siemens Scalance X-200 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Siemens Scalance X-200 Series Firmware
Published: 2013-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The integrated web server on Siemens SCALANCE X-200 switches with firmware before 4.5.0 and X-200IRT switches with firmware before 5.1.0 does not properly enforce authentication requirements, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions via requests to the management interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5944?: The integrated web server on Siemens SCALANCE X-200 switches with firmware before 4.5.0 and X-200IRT switches with firmware before 5.1.0 does not properly enforce authentication requirements, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions via requests to the management interface.
How severe is CVE-2013-5944?: CVE-2013-5944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-5944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5944?: CVE-2013-5944 primarily affects Siemens Scalance X-200 Series Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5944?: 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-2013-5944 published?: CVE-2013-5944 was published on 2013-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:scalance_x-200_series_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:scalance_x-200_series_firmware:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_x-200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:siemens:scalance_x-200irt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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