How severe is CVE-2023-27505?

CVE-2023-27505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27505 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27505?

CVE-2023-27505 affects Intel Advanced Link Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27505?

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

When was CVE-2023-27505 published?

CVE-2023-27505 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27505

CVE-2023-27505 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Advanced Link Analyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Intel Advanced Link Analyzer
Published: 2023-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect default permissions in some Intel(R) Advanced Link Analyzer Standard Edition software installers before version 22.1 .1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27505?: Incorrect default permissions in some Intel(R) Advanced Link Analyzer Standard Edition software installers before version 22.1 .1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-27505?: CVE-2023-27505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27505 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27505?: CVE-2023-27505 affects Intel Advanced Link Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27505?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-27505 published?: CVE-2023-27505 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00848.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:advanced_link_analyzer:*:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

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