Is CVE-2013-0694 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2013-0694 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2013-0694 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-0694 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-0694?

CVE-2013-0694 has a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2013-0694

CWE-255Published: October 3, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Emerson Process Management ROC800 RTU with software 3.50 and earlier, DL8000 RTU with software 2.30 and earlier, and ROC800L RTU with software 1.20 and earlier have hardcoded credentials in a ROM, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain shell access to the underlying OS by leveraging knowledge of the ROM contents from a product installation elsewhere.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-0694 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.