Is CVE-2023-25181 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-25181 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-25181 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-25181 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-25181?

CVE-2023-25181 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-25181

CWE-122Published: November 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the HTTP Server functionality of Weston Embedded uC-HTTP v3.01.01. A specially crafted set of network packets can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Weston Embedded uC-HTTP contains a heap-based buffer overflow that can be triggered by a set of malicious network packets to execute arbitrary code. The 9.8 CVSS score indicates a critical, remotely exploitable risk.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV database.

Recommended Action

Upgrade the affected uC-HTTP and Gecko SDK components to the latest available versions.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-25181 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.