How severe is CVE-2013-6142?

CVE-2013-6142 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-6142 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6142?

CVE-2013-6142 primarily affects Aveva Clearscada. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6142?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-6142 published?

CVE-2013-6142 was published on 2014-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6142

CVE-2013-6142 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aveva Clearscada with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Aveva Clearscada
Published: 2014-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DNP3Driver.exe in the DNP3 driver in Schneider Electric ClearSCADA 2010 R2 through 2010 R3.1 and SCADA Expert ClearSCADA 2013 R1 through 2013 R1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via IP packets containing errors that trigger event-journal messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6142?: DNP3Driver.exe in the DNP3 driver in Schneider Electric ClearSCADA 2010 R2 through 2010 R3.1 and SCADA Expert ClearSCADA 2013 R1 through 2013 R1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via IP packets containing errors that trigger event-journal messages.
How severe is CVE-2013-6142?: CVE-2013-6142 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6142 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6142?: CVE-2013-6142 primarily affects Aveva Clearscada. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6142?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6142 published?: CVE-2013-6142 was published on 2014-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-014-01

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2010:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2010:r2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2010:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2010:r3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2013:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2013:r1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2013:r1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aveva:clearscada:2013:r1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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