Is CVE-2023-27882 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-27882 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-27882 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-27882 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-27882?

CVE-2023-27882 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-27882

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 form boundary functionality of Weston Embedded uC-HTTP v3.01.01. A specially crafted network packet can lead to code execution. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A heap-based buffer overflow in the form boundary functionality of Weston Embedded uC-HTTP allows for remote code execution via malicious network packets. This critical vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update the affected software to the latest version provided by the vendor.

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-2023-27882 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.