How severe is CVE-2023-32673?

CVE-2023-32673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-32673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32673?

CVE-2023-32673 primarily affects Hp Image Assistant. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32673?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-32673 published?

CVE-2023-32673 was published on 2023-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32673

CVE-2023-32673 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Image Assistant with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Image Assistant
Published: 2023-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain versions of HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, HP Image Assistant, and HP Thunderbolt Dock G2 Firmware are potentially vulnerable to elevation of privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32673?: Certain versions of HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, HP Image Assistant, and HP Thunderbolt Dock G2 Firmware are potentially vulnerable to elevation of privilege.
How severe is CVE-2023-32673?: CVE-2023-32673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-32673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32673?: CVE-2023-32673 primarily affects Hp Image Assistant. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32673?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-32673 published?: CVE-2023-32673 was published on 2023-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_8128401-8128440-16/hspbhf03848

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:image_assistant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:pc_hardware_diagnostics:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:thunderbolt_dock_g2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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