How severe is CVE-2013-6702?

CVE-2013-6702 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-6702 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6702?

CVE-2013-6702 primarily affects Cisco Ons 15454 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6702?

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

When was CVE-2013-6702 published?

CVE-2013-6702 was published on 2013-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6702

CVE-2013-6702 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ons 15454 Firmware 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Ons 15454 Firmware
Published: 2013-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The management implementation on Cisco ONS 15454 controller cards with software 9.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (card reset) via crafted packets, aka Bug ID CSCtz50902.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6702?: The management implementation on Cisco ONS 15454 controller cards with software 9.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (card reset) via crafted packets, aka Bug ID CSCtz50902.
How severe is CVE-2013-6702?: CVE-2013-6702 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6702 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6702?: CVE-2013-6702 primarily affects Cisco Ons 15454 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6702?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6702 published?: CVE-2013-6702 was published on 2013-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ons_15454_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ons_15454:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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