MEDIUM
CVE-2013-0653
CWE-22Published: January 27, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-0653 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
ge3 product(s)
intelligent platforms proficy hmi\/scada cimplicityintelligent platforms proficy process systems with cimplicityintelligent platforms proficy process systems
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (2)
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http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-13-022-02.pdfUS Government Resource
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http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-13-022-02.pdfUS Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-0653
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 27, 2013
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-0653 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.