How severe is CVE-2023-39538?

CVE-2023-39538 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-2023-39538 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-2023-39538?

CVE-2023-39538 affects Ami Aptio V. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39538?

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-2023-39538 published?

CVE-2023-39538 was published on 2023-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39538

CVE-2023-39538 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ami Aptio V 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ami Aptio V
Published: 2023-12-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AMI AptioV contains a vulnerability in BIOS where a User may cause an unrestricted upload of a BMP Logo file with dangerous type by Local access. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to a loss of Confidentiality, Integrity, and/or Availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39538?: AMI AptioV contains a vulnerability in BIOS where a User may cause an unrestricted upload of a BMP Logo file with dangerous type by Local access. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to a loss of Confidentiality, Integrity, and/or Availability.
How severe is CVE-2023-39538?: CVE-2023-39538 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-2023-39538 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-2023-39538?: CVE-2023-39538 affects Ami Aptio V. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39538?: 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-2023-39538 published?: CVE-2023-39538 was published on 2023-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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