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.
CVE-2013-3623
This CVE was only ever scored under CVSS v2.0. NVD CVSS v2.0 base 10.0 — v2 rates that HIGH (v2 bands: LOW 0.0–3.9 / MEDIUM 4.0–6.9 / HIGH 7.0–10.0; v2 has no CRITICAL band). Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. CVSS v2 is an older, coarser metric than v3.1/v4.0 (no Scope, no User Interaction, no Attack Requirements), so it is not directly comparable to a v3 or v4 score. NVD has never re-scored this record under v3. EPSS predicts 72.4% exploitation probability in the next 30 days, which is reflected in EG Risk but does not lift the v2 base. Confidence: LOW.
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 72%
- Public exploit code is available (Metasploit, Exploit-DB (verified), epss top5pct, epss high, public exploit)
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v2.0 (legacy)
- 10.0HIGHNVD never assigned a CVSS v3 rating to this CVE
- EG Score
- 10.0(low)
- EG Risk
- 78(Track)EG Risk 78/100SSVC: Track
EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).
How it’s computedSeverity100% × 45%Exploitation72% × 40%Automatability30% × 15%Action: Routine — remediate on your standard cadence. - EPSS PROB
- 72%
- EPSS %ILE
- 99%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
December 10, 2013
Last Modified
April 29, 2026
References (12)
- cret@certhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29666
- cret@certhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63775
- cret@certhttp://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/IPMI/CVE_Update.pdf
- cret@certhttp://www.thomas-krenn.com/en/wiki/Supermicro_IPMI_Security_Updates_November_2013
- cret@certhttps://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2013/11/06/supermicro-ipmi-firmware-vulnerabilities
- cret@certhttps://support.citrix.com/article/CTX216642
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29666
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63775
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/IPMI/CVE_Update.pdf
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.thomas-krenn.com/en/wiki/Supermicro_IPMI_Security_Updates_November_2013
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2013/11/06/supermicro-ipmi-firmware-vulnerabilities
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX216642
Weakness Classification(1)
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Publicly available exploits
(3 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Metasploit modules) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-29666✓ verifiedFirst seen Nov 18, 2013
Supermicro Onboard IPMI - 'close_window.cgi' Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗ - Metasploitexploit/linux/http/smt_ipmi_close_window_bof✓ verifiedFirst seen Nov 6, 2013
Supermicro Onboard IPMI close_window.cgi Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗ - Metasploitauxiliary/scanner/http/smt_ipmi_cgi_scanner✓ verifiedFirst seen Nov 6, 2013
Supermicro Onboard IPMI CGI Vulnerability Scanner
Open source ↗
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