How severe is CVE-2023-26589?

CVE-2023-26589 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-26589 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26589?

CVE-2023-26589 primarily affects Intel Aptio V Uefi Firmware Integrator Tools. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26589?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-26589 published?

CVE-2023-26589 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26589

CVE-2023-26589 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Aptio V Uefi Firmware Integrator Tools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Intel Aptio V Uefi Firmware Integrator Tools
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use after free in some Intel(R) Aptio* V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools may allowed an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26589?: Use after free in some Intel(R) Aptio* V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools may allowed an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-26589?: CVE-2023-26589 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-26589 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26589?: CVE-2023-26589 primarily affects Intel Aptio V Uefi Firmware Integrator Tools. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26589?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-26589 published?: CVE-2023-26589 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00908.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:aptio_v_uefi_firmware_integrator_tools:5.27.03.0003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:aptio_v_uefi_firmware_integrator_tools:5.27.06.0017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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