CVE-2023-38584
CWE-121Published: October 19, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
In Weintek's cMT3000 HMI Web CGI device, the cgi-bin command_wb.cgi contains a stack-based buffer overflow, which could allow an anonymous attacker to hijack control flow and bypass login authentication.
Risk Analysis
A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the command_wb.cgi binary of Weintek cMT3000 HMI devices. This flaw allows an anonymous attacker to bypass authentication and gain control over the device.
No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update the firmware on affected Weintek cMT3000 devices to the latest version to patch the buffer overflow.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-38584 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-2023-38584 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts