CVE-2020-0530

CVE-2020-0530 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc Kit Nuc8i7bek Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
• CVSS v2: 4.6
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-120
• Affected product: Intel Nuc Kit Nuc8i7bek Firmware
• Published: 2020-03-12
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in firmware for Intel(R) NUC may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. The list of affected products is provided in intel-sa-00343: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00343.html

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0530?

Improper buffer restrictions in firmware for Intel(R) NUC may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. The list of affected products is provided in intel-sa-00343: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00343.html

How severe is CVE-2020-0530?

CVE-2020-0530 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-0530 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-0530?

CVE-2020-0530 primarily affects Intel Nuc Kit Nuc8i7bek Firmware. In total, 70 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0530?

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

When was CVE-2020-0530 published?

CVE-2020-0530 was published on 2020-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00343.html

Affected products (70)

• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc8i7bek_firmware:becfl357.86a.0077:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_enthusiast_pc_nuc8i7bekqa_firmware:becfl357.86a.0077:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc8i7hnk_firmware:hnkbli70.86a.0059:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_business_pc_nuc8i7hnkqc_firmware:hnkbli70.86a.0059:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i7inh_firmware:inwhl357.0036:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh_firmware:inwhl357.0036:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_mainstream-g_mini_pc_nuc8i7inh_firmware:inwhl357.0036:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_rugged_kit_nuc8cchkr_firmware:chaplcel.0047:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_board_nuc8cchb_firmware:chaplcel.0047:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_home_pc_nuc8i3cysm_firmware:cycnli35.86a.0044:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7i7dnke_firmware:dnkbli7v.86a.0067:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7i7dnhe_firmware:dnkbli7v.86a.0067:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7i5dnke_firmware:dnkbli5v.86a.0067:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7i5dnhe_firmware:dnkbli5v.86a.0067:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7i3dnke_firmware:dnkbli30.86a.0067:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7i3dnhe_firmware:dnkbli30.86a.0067:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_board_nuc7i7dnbe_firmware:dnkbli7v.86a.0067:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_board_nuc7i5dnbe_firmware:dnkbli5v.86a.0067:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_board_nuc7i3dnbe_firmware:dnkbli30.86a.0067:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:compute_stick_stk2m3w64cc_firmware:ccsklm30.86a.0062:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:compute_stick_stk2m364cc_firmware:ccsklm30.86a.0062:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:compute_stick_stk1a32sc_firmware:sc0045:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:compute_stick_stk1aw32sc_firmware:sc0045:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc6i7kyk_firmware:kyskli70.86a.0066:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_7_essential_pc_nuc7cjysal_firmware:jyglkcpx.86a.0053:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7cjyh_firmware:jyglkcpx.86a.0053:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7pjyh_firmware:jyglkcpx.86a.0053:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7i7bnh_firmware:bnkbl357.86a.0081:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7i5bnk_firmware:bnkbl357.86a.0081:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7i3bnh_firmware:bnkbl357.86a.0081:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7i5bnh_firmware:bnkbl357.86a.0081:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7i3bnk_firmware:bnkbl357.86a.0081:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7i7bnhx1_firmware:bnkbl357.86a.0081:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7i5bnhx1_firmware:bnkbl357.86a.0081:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc7i3bnhx1_firmware:bnkbl357.86a.0081:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_7_enthusiast_pc_nuc7i7bnhxg_firmware:bnkbl357.86a.0081:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_7_home_a_mini_pc_nuc7i5bnhxf_firmware:bnkbl357.86a.0081:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_7_home_a_mini_pc_nuc7i3bnhxf_firmware:bnkbl357.86a.0081:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_7_home_a_mini_pc_nuc7i5bnkp_firmware:bnkbl357.86a.0081:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc6cays_firmware:ayaplcel.86a.0066:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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