CVE-2023-37286
CWE-798Published: July 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
SmartSoft SmartBPM.NET has a vulnerability of using hard-coded machine key. An unauthenticated remote attacker can use the machine key to send serialized payload to the server to execute arbitrary code and disrupt service.
Risk Analysis
SmartBPM.NET contains a vulnerability involving a hard-coded machine key that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The critical CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the high risk of full system compromise.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Apply patches provided by the vendor to replace the hard-coded machine key.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-37286 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-37286 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts