How severe is CVE-2023-28714?

CVE-2023-28714 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-2023-28714 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28714?

CVE-2023-28714 affects Intel Proset/wireless Wifi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28714?

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-2023-28714 published?

CVE-2023-28714 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28714

CVE-2023-28714 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Proset/wireless Wifi 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Intel Proset/wireless Wifi
Published: 2023-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi software for Windows before version 22.220 HF (Hot Fix) may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28714?: Improper access control in firmware for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi software for Windows before version 22.220 HF (Hot Fix) may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-28714?: CVE-2023-28714 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-2023-28714 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28714?: CVE-2023-28714 affects Intel Proset/wireless Wifi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28714?: 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-2023-28714 published?: CVE-2023-28714 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-00872.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:proset\/wireless_wifi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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