CVE-2013-2816: The DNP3 component in Cooper Power Systems SMP 4, 4/DP, and 16 gateways allows physically proximate attackers
CVE-2013-2816 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting smp 16 gateway \(data concentrator\), smp 4\/dp gateway \(data concentrator\), smp 4 gateway \(data concentrator\). Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The DNP3 component in Cooper Power Systems SMP 4, 4/DP, and 16 gateways allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot or link outage) via crafted input over a serial line.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.7 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 78%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2013-12-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2013-2816?
smp 16 gateway \(data concentrator\): mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; smp 4\/dp gateway \(data concentrator\): mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; smp 4 gateway \(data concentrator\): mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2013-2816 being exploited?
CVE-2013-2816 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-2013-2816 affect?
CVE-2013-2816 affects smp 16 gateway \(data concentrator\), smp 4\/dp gateway \(data concentrator\), smp 4 gateway \(data concentrator\). Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). The DNP3 component in Cooper Power Systems SMP 4, 4/DP, and 16 gateways allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot or link outage) via crafted input over a serial line.
How urgent is CVE-2013-2816?
Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Related CVEs
- CVE-2013-2813 HIGH 7.1 MITIGATE MITIGATE The DNP3 component in Cooper Power Systems SMP 4, 4/DP, and 16 gateways allows remote attackers to cause a den