HIGH
CVE-2013-0683
CWE-16Published: April 5, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The DataSim and DataPid demonstration clients in Cogent Real-Time Systems Cogent DataHub before 7.3.0, OPC DataHub before 6.4.22, Cascade DataHub before 6.4.22 on Windows, and DataHub QuickTrend before 7.3.0 allow remote servers to cause a denial of service (incorrect pointer access and client crash) via malformed data in a formatted text command.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-0683 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
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
cogentdatahub4 product(s)
cogent datahubopc datahubcascade datahubdatahub quicktrend
Microsoft1 product(s)
windows
Source: NVD CPE · 13 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://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/pdf/ICSA-13-095-01.pdfUS Government Resource
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http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/pdf/ICSA-13-095-01.pdfUS Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-0683
CVSS Score7.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-16
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 5, 2013
Related CVEs (CWE-16)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-0683 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.