How severe is CVE-2013-3623?

CVE-2013-3623 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-3623 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3623?

CVE-2013-3623 primarily affects Supermicro Intelligent Platform Management Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3623?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-3623 published?

CVE-2013-3623 was published on 2013-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3623

CVE-2013-3623 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Supermicro Intelligent Platform Management Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 72% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 72% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Supermicro Intelligent Platform Management Firmware
Published: 2013-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in cgi/close_window.cgi in the web interface in the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) with firmware before 3.15 (SMT_X9_315) on Supermicro X9 generation motherboards allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) sess_sid or (2) ACT parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3623?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in cgi/close_window.cgi in the web interface in the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) with firmware before 3.15 (SMT_X9_315) on Supermicro X9 generation motherboards allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) sess_sid or (2) ACT parameter.
How severe is CVE-2013-3623?: CVE-2013-3623 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-3623 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3623?: CVE-2013-3623 primarily affects Supermicro Intelligent Platform Management Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3623?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-3623 published?: CVE-2013-3623 was published on 2013-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:supermicro:intelligent_platform_management_firmware:*:-:-:*:-:-:x9_generation_motherboards:*
cpe:2.3:o:supermicro:intelligent_platform_management_firmware:2.24:-:-:*:-:-:x9_generation_motherboards:*

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