How severe is CVE-2023-50272?

CVE-2023-50272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-50272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50272?

CVE-2023-50272 primarily affects Hpe Integrated Lights-out 5 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50272?

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-2023-50272 published?

CVE-2023-50272 was published on 2023-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50272

CVE-2023-50272 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hpe Integrated Lights-out 5 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-288.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-288
Affected product: Hpe Integrated Lights-out 5 Firmware
Published: 2023-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) and Integrated Lights-Out 6 (iLO 6). The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow authentication bypass.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50272?: A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) and Integrated Lights-Out 6 (iLO 6). The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow authentication bypass.
How severe is CVE-2023-50272?: CVE-2023-50272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-50272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50272?: CVE-2023-50272 primarily affects Hpe Integrated Lights-out 5 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50272?: 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-2023-50272 published?: CVE-2023-50272 was published on 2023-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=hpesbhf04584en_us

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hpe:integrated_lights-out_5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:integrated_lights-out_6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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