How severe is CVE-2023-31027?

CVE-2023-31027 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-31027 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-2023-31027?

CVE-2023-31027 affects Nvidia Virtual Gpu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31027?

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-2023-31027 published?

CVE-2023-31027 was published on 2023-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31027

CVE-2023-31027 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Virtual Gpu 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Nvidia Virtual Gpu
Published: 2023-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability that allows Windows users with low levels of privilege to escalate privileges when an administrator is updating GPU drivers, which may lead to escalation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31027?: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability that allows Windows users with low levels of privilege to escalate privileges when an administrator is updating GPU drivers, which may lead to escalation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-31027?: CVE-2023-31027 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-31027 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-2023-31027?: CVE-2023-31027 affects Nvidia Virtual Gpu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31027?: 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-2023-31027 published?: CVE-2023-31027 was published on 2023-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5491

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:virtual_gpu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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