How severe is CVE-2023-5078?

CVE-2023-5078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-5078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5078?

CVE-2023-5078 primarily affects Lenovo Thinkpad X13 Gen 3 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5078?

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

When was CVE-2023-5078 published?

CVE-2023-5078 was published on 2023-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5078

CVE-2023-5078 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Thinkpad X13 Gen 3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lenovo Thinkpad X13 Gen 3 Firmware
Published: 2023-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was reported in some ThinkPad BIOS that could allow a physical or local attacker with elevated privileges to tamper with BIOS firmware.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5078?: A vulnerability was reported in some ThinkPad BIOS that could allow a physical or local attacker with elevated privileges to tamper with BIOS firmware.
How severe is CVE-2023-5078?: CVE-2023-5078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-5078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5078?: CVE-2023-5078 primarily affects Lenovo Thinkpad X13 Gen 3 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5078?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5078 published?: CVE-2023-5078 was published on 2023-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-141775

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_x13_gen_3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_s2_yoga_gen_7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_s2_yoga_gen_6_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_s2_gen_8_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_p14s_gen_3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_p16s_gen_1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_t14_gen_3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_t14s_gen_3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_t16_gen_1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_l14_gen_3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_l14_gen_4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_l15_gen_3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_l15_gen_4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_l13_yoga_gen_4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_l13_yoga_gen_3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_l13_yoga_gen_2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_l13_gen_4_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_l13_gen_3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_l13_gen_2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkpad_s2_yoga_gen_8_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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