How severe is CVE-2023-40161?

CVE-2023-40161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium 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-2023-40161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40161?

CVE-2023-40161 affects Intel Unite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40161?

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

Does CVE-2023-40161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-40161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44768.

When was CVE-2023-40161 published?

CVE-2023-40161 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40161

CVE-2023-40161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Unite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-44768
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Intel Unite
Published: 2024-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in some Intel Unite(R) Client software before version 4.2.35041 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40161?: Improper access control in some Intel Unite(R) Client software before version 4.2.35041 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-40161?: CVE-2023-40161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium 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-2023-40161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40161?: CVE-2023-40161 affects Intel Unite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40161?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-40161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-40161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44768.
When was CVE-2023-40161 published?: CVE-2023-40161 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00981.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:unite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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