CVE-2023-6138
CVE-2023-6138 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Z440 Workstation Firmware 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.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58392
- Affected product: Hp Z440 Workstation Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the system BIOS for certain HP Workstation PCs, which might allow escalation of privilege, arbitrary code execution, or denial of service. HP is releasing mitigation for the potential vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-6138?
- A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the system BIOS for certain HP Workstation PCs, which might allow escalation of privilege, arbitrary code execution, or denial of service. HP is releasing mitigation for the potential vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2023-6138?
- CVE-2023-6138 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-6138 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-6138?
- CVE-2023-6138 primarily affects Hp Z440 Workstation Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-6138?
- 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-2023-6138 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-6138 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58392.
- When was CVE-2023-6138 published?
- CVE-2023-6138 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:z440_workstation_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:z640_workstation_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:z840_workstation_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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