How severe is CVE-2023-29061?

CVE-2023-29061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-29061 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29061?

CVE-2023-29061 primarily affects Bd Facschorus. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29061?

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

When was CVE-2023-29061 published?

CVE-2023-29061 was published on 2023-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29061

CVE-2023-29061 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bd Facschorus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Bd Facschorus
Published: 2023-11-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is no BIOS password on the FACSChorus workstation. A threat actor with physical access to the workstation can potentially exploit this vulnerability to access the BIOS configuration and modify the drive boot order and BIOS pre-boot authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29061?: There is no BIOS password on the FACSChorus workstation. A threat actor with physical access to the workstation can potentially exploit this vulnerability to access the BIOS configuration and modify the drive boot order and BIOS pre-boot authentication.
How severe is CVE-2023-29061?: CVE-2023-29061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-29061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29061?: CVE-2023-29061 primarily affects Bd Facschorus. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29061?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29061 published?: CVE-2023-29061 was published on 2023-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.bd.com/en-us/about-bd/cybersecurity/bulletin/bd-facschorus-software

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:bd:facschorus:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bd:facschorus:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bd:facschorus:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bd:facschorus:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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