How severe is CVE-2018-13809?

CVE-2018-13809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-13809 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-13809?

CVE-2018-13809 primarily affects Siemens Cp 1604 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-2018-13809?

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

When was CVE-2018-13809 published?

CVE-2018-13809 was published on 2019-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-13809

CVE-2018-13809 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Cp 1604 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Siemens Cp 1604 Firmware
Published: 2019-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in CP 1604 (All versions), CP 1616 (All versions). The integrated web server of the affected CP devices could allow Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks if unsuspecting users are tricked into following a malicious link. User interaction is required for a successful exploitation. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this vulnerability was known.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-13809?: A vulnerability has been identified in CP 1604 (All versions), CP 1616 (All versions). The integrated web server of the affected CP devices could allow Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks if unsuspecting users are tricked into following a malicious link. User interaction is required for a successful exploitation. At the time of advisory publication no public exploitation of this vulnerability was known.
How severe is CVE-2018-13809?: CVE-2018-13809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-13809 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-13809?: CVE-2018-13809 primarily affects Siemens Cp 1604 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-2018-13809?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-13809 published?: CVE-2018-13809 was published on 2019-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-559174.pdf

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:cp_1604_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:cp_1616_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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