CVE-2013-0689: The TFTP server on the Emerson Process Management ROC800 RTU with software 3.50 and earlier, DL8000 RTU with s

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-0689?

ose: upgrade to newer than 3.50; roc 800l remote terminal unit: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; roc 800 remote terminal unit: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-0689 being exploited?

CVE-2013-0689 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-0689 affect?

CVE-2013-0689 affects ose, roc 800l remote terminal unit, roc 800 remote terminal unit. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The TFTP server on 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 allows remote attackers to upload files and consequently

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-0689?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 10.0UPGRADEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2013-0689 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting ose, roc 800l remote terminal unit, roc 800 remote terminal unit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The TFTP server on 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 allows remote attackers to upload files and consequently execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.0% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2013-10-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: emerson · enea

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-10-03 11:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

enea ose UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.20 · <= 3.50 · <= 2.30

Fixed in: newer than 3.50

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

emerson roc 800l remote terminal unit MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

emerson roc 800 remote terminal unit MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

emerson dl 8000 remote terminal unit MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-0689?

ose: upgrade to newer than 3.50; roc 800l remote terminal unit: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; roc 800 remote terminal unit: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-0689 being exploited?

CVE-2013-0689 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-0689 affect?

CVE-2013-0689 affects ose, roc 800l remote terminal unit, roc 800 remote terminal unit. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The TFTP server on 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 allows remote attackers to upload files and consequently

How urgent is CVE-2013-0689?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

Related CVEs

CVE-2013-0694 HIGH 9.0 UPGRADE MITIGATE The Emerson Process Management ROC800 RTU with software 3.50 and earlier, DL8000 RTU with software 2.30 and ea
CVE-2013-0693 HIGH 10.0 UPGRADE MITIGATE The kernel in ENEA OSE on the Emerson Process Management ROC800 RTU with software 3.50 and earlier, DL8000 RTU
CVE-2013-0692 HIGH 10.0 UPGRADE MITIGATE The kernel in ENEA OSE on the Emerson Process Management ROC800 RTU with software 3.50 and earlier, DL8000 RTU

References

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