CVE-2023-28738: intel nuc_7_essential_nuc7cjysamn_firmware Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 19-01-2024Last modified 21-10-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-28738 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in intel nuc_7_essential_nuc7cjysamn_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 4.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.16%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 19-01-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 21-10-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper input validation for some Intel NUC BIOS firmware before version JY0070 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.5–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.16%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
5%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.16% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.16%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-116Improper Encoding or Escaping of OutputThe product prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. As a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved.
Affected systems
Intel6 products
- nuc_7_essential_nuc7cjysamn_firmwarejyglkcpx.0071
- nuc_kit_nuc7cjyh_firmwarejyglkcpx.0071
- nuc_kit_nuc7cjyhn_firmwarejyglkcpx.0071
- nuc_kit_nuc7cjysal_firmwarejyglkcpx.0071
- nuc_kit_nuc7pjyh_firmwarejyglkcpx.0071
1 vendor · 6 products