CVE-2023-27887

CVE-2023-27887 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi70z Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-665.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-665
• Affected product: Intel Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi70z Firmware
• Published: 2023-08-11
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper initialization in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUCs may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27887?

Improper initialization in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUCs may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

How severe is CVE-2023-27887?

CVE-2023-27887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-27887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27887?

CVE-2023-27887 primarily affects Intel Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi70z Firmware. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27887?

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

When was CVE-2023-27887 published?

CVE-2023-27887 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-00892.html

Affected products (24)

• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi70z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnki70z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnki30z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi30z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnki50z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi50z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_board_nuc11tnbi30z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_board_nuc11tnbi50z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_board_nuc11tnbi70z_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi7_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnki3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnki5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnki7_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_board_nuc11tnbi3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_board_nuc11tnbi5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_board_nuc11tnbi7_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi50w_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi50l_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi30l_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi70q_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi30p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi70l_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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