CVE-2013-0653

Name: CVE-2013-0653
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-01-27T18:55:03.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 17.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-0653 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in substitute.bcl in the WebView CimWeb subsystem in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY 4.01 through 8.0, and Proficy Process Systems with CIMPLICITY, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 17.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in substitute.bcl in the WebView CimWeb subsystem in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY 4.01 through 8.0, and Proficy Process Systems with CIMPLICITY, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

17.39%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge	Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/Scada Cimplicity	4.01
Ge	Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/Scada Cimplicity	7.5
Ge	Intelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi\/Scada Cimplicity	8.0
Ge	Intelligent Platforms Proficy Process Systems With Cimplicity	All versions
Ge	Intelligent Platforms Proficy Process Systems	All versions

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-13-022-02.pdfUS Government Resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-13-022-02.pdfUS Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0653?

How severe is CVE-2013-0653?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-0653 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0653?

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Source: NVD / NIST