Is CVE-2023-45318 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-45318 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-45318 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-45318 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-45318?

CVE-2023-45318 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-45318

CWE-122Published: February 20, 2024· 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 git commit 80d4004. A specially crafted network packet can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A heap-based buffer overflow in the Weston Embedded uC-HTTP server allows remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution via malicious network packets. Given its critical CVSS score of 9.8 and the lack of authentication required, this vulnerability poses a severe risk to affected systems.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update to the latest available version of the Gecko Software Development Kit or apply patches provided by Weston Embedded.

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-2023-45318 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.