How severe is CVE-2023-46691?

CVE-2023-46691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-46691 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46691?

CVE-2023-46691 affects Intel Power Gadget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46691?

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-2023-46691 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-46691 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50879.

When was CVE-2023-46691 published?

CVE-2023-46691 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46691

CVE-2023-46691 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Power Gadget with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-50879
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Intel Power Gadget
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use after free in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46691?: Use after free in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-46691?: CVE-2023-46691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-46691 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46691?: CVE-2023-46691 affects Intel Power Gadget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46691?: 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-2023-46691 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-46691 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50879.
When was CVE-2023-46691 published?: CVE-2023-46691 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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