How severe is CVE-2023-38420?

CVE-2023-38420 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38420 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38420?

CVE-2023-38420 affects Intel Power Gadget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38420?

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

Does CVE-2023-38420 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38420 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42237.

When was CVE-2023-38420 published?

CVE-2023-38420 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38420

CVE-2023-38420 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel Power Gadget with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. 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-754.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42237
Weakness: CWE-754
Affected product: Intel Power Gadget
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper conditions check in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for macOS all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38420?: Improper conditions check in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for macOS all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-38420?: CVE-2023-38420 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38420 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38420?: CVE-2023-38420 affects Intel Power Gadget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38420?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38420 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38420 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42237.
When was CVE-2023-38420 published?: CVE-2023-38420 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01037.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:power_gadget:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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