How severe is CVE-2023-32272?

CVE-2023-32272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32272?

CVE-2023-32272 affects Intel Nuc Pro Software Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32272?

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.

Does CVE-2023-32272 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-32272 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36526.

When was CVE-2023-32272 published?

CVE-2023-32272 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32272

CVE-2023-32272 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc Pro Software Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. 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 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36526
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Intel Nuc Pro Software Suite
Published: 2024-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel NUC Pro Software Suite Configuration Tool software installers before version 3.0.0.6 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32272?: Uncontrolled search path in some Intel NUC Pro Software Suite Configuration Tool software installers before version 3.0.0.6 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-32272?: CVE-2023-32272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32272?: CVE-2023-32272 affects Intel Nuc Pro Software Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32272?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-32272 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-32272 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36526.
When was CVE-2023-32272 published?: CVE-2023-32272 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-00964.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:nuc_pro_software_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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