7.8

CVE-2023-29495: intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh_firmware Improper Input Validation

CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 19-01-2024Last modified 09-05-2025
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-29495 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in intel nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 4.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Overall risk
31/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)
EPSS score
0.16%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

  1. 19-01-2024
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 09-05-2025
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Improper input validation for some Intel NUC BIOS firmware before version IN0048 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version

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 21-09-2026

21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score
0.16%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

0 found

No public exploits indexed.

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Intel2 products

1 vendor · 2 products

References

1 links