How severe is CVE-2013-7248?

CVE-2013-7248 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-7248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-7248?

CVE-2013-7248 primarily affects Franklinfueling Ts-550 Evo Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7248?

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-2013-7248 published?

CVE-2013-7248 was published on 2014-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-7248

CVE-2013-7248 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Franklinfueling Ts-550 Evo 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Franklinfueling Ts-550 Evo Firmware
Published: 2014-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Franklin Fueling Systems TS-550 evo with firmware 2.0.0.6833 and other versions before 2.4.0 has a hardcoded password for the roleDiag account, which allows remote attackers to gain root privileges, as demonstrated using a cmdWebCheckRole action in a TSA_REQUEST.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7248?: Franklin Fueling Systems TS-550 evo with firmware 2.0.0.6833 and other versions before 2.4.0 has a hardcoded password for the roleDiag account, which allows remote attackers to gain root privileges, as demonstrated using a cmdWebCheckRole action in a TSA_REQUEST.
How severe is CVE-2013-7248?: CVE-2013-7248 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-7248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7248?: CVE-2013-7248 primarily affects Franklinfueling Ts-550 Evo Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7248?: 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-2013-7248 published?: CVE-2013-7248 was published on 2014-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2014-001.txt

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:franklinfueling:ts-550_evo_firmware:2.0.0.6833:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:franklinfueling:ts-550_evo_firmware:2.3.1.7492:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:franklinfueling:ts-550_evo:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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