CVE-2023-6215

CVE-2023-6215 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.2. 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-306.

Key facts

Description

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP Sure Start’s protection of the Intel Flash Descriptor in certain HP PC products, which might allow security bypass, arbitrary code execution, loss of integrity or confidentiality, or denial of service. HP is releasing BIOS updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6215?
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP Sure Start’s protection of the Intel Flash Descriptor in certain HP PC products, which might allow security bypass, arbitrary code execution, loss of integrity or confidentiality, or denial of service. HP is releasing BIOS updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-6215?
CVE-2023-6215 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2023-6215 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6215?
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-2023-6215 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-6215 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58462.
When was CVE-2023-6215 published?
CVE-2023-6215 was published on 2025-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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