CVE-2013-2780

Name: CVE-2013-2780
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-04-22T03:27:13.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2780 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs 2.x and 3.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (defect-mode transition and control outage) via crafted packets to UDP port 161 (aka the SNMP port).. EPSS estimates a 2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs 2.x and 3.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (defect-mode transition and control outage) via crafted packets to UDP port 161 (aka the SNMP port).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.39%

81.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Firmware	< 4.0
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1211c Firmware	< 4.0
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1212c Firmware	< 4.0
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1212fc Firmware	< 4.0
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1214 Fc Firmware	< 4.0
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1214c Firmware	< 4.0
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1215 Fc Firmware	< 4.0
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1215c Firmware	< 4.0
Siemens	Simatic S7-1200 Cpu 1217c Firmware	< 4.0

References

http://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-724606.pdfBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-724606.pdfVendor Advisory
http://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-724606.pdfBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-724606.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2780?

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs 2.x and 3.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (defect-mode transition and control outage) via crafted packets to UDP port 161 (aka the SNMP port).

How severe is CVE-2013-2780?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-2780 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2780?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2013-2780?

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Source: NVD / NIST