How severe is CVE-2023-27504?

CVE-2023-27504 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27504 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27504?

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.

Does CVE-2023-27504 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-27504 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31267.

When was CVE-2023-27504 published?

CVE-2023-27504 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27504

CVE-2023-27504 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-92.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-31267
Weakness: CWE-92
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper conditions check in some Intel(R) BIOS Guard firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27504?: Improper conditions check in some Intel(R) BIOS Guard firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-27504?: CVE-2023-27504 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-27504 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27504?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-27504 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-27504 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-31267.
When was CVE-2023-27504 published?: CVE-2023-27504 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00814.html

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