How severe is CVE-2023-28737?

CVE-2023-28737 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-28737 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28737?

CVE-2023-28737 primarily affects Intel Aptio V Uefi Firmware Integrator Tools. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28737?

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-2023-28737 published?

CVE-2023-28737 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28737

CVE-2023-28737 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Aptio V Uefi Firmware Integrator Tools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-665
Affected product: Intel Aptio V Uefi Firmware Integrator Tools
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper initialization in some Intel(R) Aptio* V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28737?: Improper initialization in some Intel(R) Aptio* V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-28737?: CVE-2023-28737 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-28737 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28737?: CVE-2023-28737 primarily affects Intel Aptio V Uefi Firmware Integrator Tools. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28737?: 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-2023-28737 published?: CVE-2023-28737 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00908.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:aptio_v_uefi_firmware_integrator_tools:5.27.03.0003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:aptio_v_uefi_firmware_integrator_tools:5.27.06.0017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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