What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-22312?

CVE-2023-22312 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-22312?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-22312. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Nuc 8 Rugged Kit Nuc8Cchkr Firmware CVE-2023-22312

HIGH

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2023-05-10 secure@intel.com

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-284 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement MITRE ATT&CK 1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Improper access control for some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. Improper access control for some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. Affected products include: Intel Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11Pahi70Z Firmware, Intel Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11Pahi50Z Firmware, Intel Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11Pahi30Z Firmware, Intel Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11Pahi3 Firmware, Intel Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11Pahi5 Firmware.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

DescriptionNVD

Improper access control for some Intel(R) NUC BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 95% exploitable

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Defer

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Small

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +39

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Privilege Escalation HIGH

Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11pahi70z_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11pahi50z_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11pahi30z_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11pahi3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11pahi5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11pahi7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11paki3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11paki5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_kit_nuc11paki7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_mini_pc_nuc11paqi50wa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_performance_mini_pc_nuc11paqi70qa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebi38w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebi58w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebi716w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebc4w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_m15_laptop_kit_lapbc710_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_m15_laptop_kit_lapbc510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:lapkc51e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:lapkc71e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:o:intel:lapkc71f_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

PATCH https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00777.html

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