How severe is CVE-2023-28722?

CVE-2023-28722 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-28722 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28722?

CVE-2023-28722 primarily affects Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-g Kit Nuc8i5inh Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28722?

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

Does CVE-2023-28722 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-28722 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32360.

When was CVE-2023-28722 published?

CVE-2023-28722 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28722

CVE-2023-28722 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-g Kit Nuc8i5inh Firmware 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-92.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-32360
Weakness: CWE-92
Affected product: Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-g Kit Nuc8i5inh Firmware
Published: 2024-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper buffer restrictions for some Intel NUC BIOS firmware before version IN0048 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28722?: Improper buffer restrictions for some Intel NUC BIOS firmware before version IN0048 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-28722?: CVE-2023-28722 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28722 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28722?: CVE-2023-28722 primarily affects Intel Nuc 8 Mainstream-g Kit Nuc8i5inh Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28722?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-28722 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-28722 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32360.
When was CVE-2023-28722 published?: CVE-2023-28722 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01009.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i5inh_firmware:inwhl357.0049:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_mainstream-g_kit_nuc8i7inh_firmware:inwhl357.0049:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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