How severe is CVE-2023-38587?

CVE-2023-38587 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38587 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-2023-38587?

CVE-2023-38587 primarily affects Intel Nuc 8 Home Nuc8i3behfa Firmware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38587?

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-2023-38587 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38587 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42386.

When was CVE-2023-38587 published?

CVE-2023-38587 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38587

CVE-2023-38587 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc 8 Home Nuc8i3behfa Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42386
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Intel Nuc 8 Home Nuc8i3behfa Firmware
Published: 2024-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in some Intel NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38587?: Improper input validation in some Intel NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-38587?: CVE-2023-38587 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38587 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-2023-38587?: CVE-2023-38587 primarily affects Intel Nuc 8 Home Nuc8i3behfa Firmware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38587?: 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-2023-38587 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38587 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42386.
When was CVE-2023-38587 published?: CVE-2023-38587 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-01028.html

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_home_nuc8i3behfa_firmware:becfl357.0095:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_home_nuc8i5behfa_firmware:becfl357.0095:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_home_nuc8i5bekpa_firmware:becfl357.0095:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_enthusiast_nuc8i7behga_firmware:becfl357.0095:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_enthusiast_nuc8i7bekqa_firmware:becfl357.0095:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc8i3beh_firmware:becfl357.0095:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc8i3bek_firmware:becfl357.0095:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc8i5beh_firmware:becfl357.0095:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc8i5bek_firmware:becfl357.0095:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc8i7beh_firmware:becfl357.0095:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc8i3behs_firmware:becfl357.0095:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc8i5behs_firmware:becfl357.0095:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc8i7bek_firmware:becfl357.0095:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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