CVE-2022-27538: hp inc. hp pc bios
CVSS: 7.0v3.1HighModified
Published 30-01-2023Last modified 27-03-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-27538 is a high (CVSS 7.0) vulnerability in hp inc. hp pc bios. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 2.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.0/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.14%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-01-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 27-03-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A potential Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability has been identified in the BIOS for certain HP PC products which may allow arbitrary code execution, denial of service, and information disclosure. HP is releasing BIOS updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.0HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.14%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
3%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.14% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.14%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Hp199 products
- dragonfly_folio_g3_2-in-1_firmware< 01.03.01
- elite_dragonfly_firmware< 01.22.00
- elite_dragonfly_g2_firmware< 01.11.00
- elite_dragonfly_g3_firmware< 01.04.00
- elite_dragonfly_max_firmware< 01.11.00
Hp inc.1 product
- hp pc biosSee HP Security Bulletin reference for affected versions.
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