CVE-2023-27298

Name: CVE-2023-27298
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-10T14:15:32.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27298 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled search path in the WULT software maintained by Intel(R) before version 1.0.0 (commit id 592300b) may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Uncontrolled search path in the WULT software maintained by Intel(R) before version 1.0.0 (commit id 592300b) may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Wake Up Latency Tracer	< 1.0.0

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00853.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00853.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27298?

How severe is CVE-2023-27298?

CVE-2023-27298 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27298?

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Source: NVD / NIST