CVE-2023-22841

Name: CVE-2023-22841
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-11T03:15:17.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22841 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Unquoted search path in the software installer for the System Firmware Update Utility (SysFwUpdt) for some Intel(R) Server Boards and Intel(R) Server Systems Based on Intel(R) 621A Chipset before version 16.0.7 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unquoted search path in the software installer for the System Firmware Update Utility (SysFwUpdt) for some Intel(R) Server Boards and Intel(R) Server Systems Based on Intel(R) 621A Chipset before version 16.0.7 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Server Firmware Update Utility	< 16.0.7

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00830.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00830.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22841?

How severe is CVE-2023-22841?

CVE-2023-22841 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22841?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST