How severe is CVE-2023-28385?

CVE-2023-28385 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-28385 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28385?

CVE-2023-28385 affects Intel Next Unit Of Computing Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28385?

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-2023-28385 published?

CVE-2023-28385 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28385

CVE-2023-28385 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Next Unit Of Computing Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Intel Next Unit Of Computing Firmware
Published: 2023-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authorization in the Intel(R) NUC Pro Software Suite for Windows before version 2.0.0.9 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilage via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28385?: Improper authorization in the Intel(R) NUC Pro Software Suite for Windows before version 2.0.0.9 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilage via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-28385?: CVE-2023-28385 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28385 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28385?: CVE-2023-28385 affects Intel Next Unit Of Computing Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28385?: 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-2023-28385 published?: CVE-2023-28385 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-00868.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:next_unit_of_computing_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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