CVE-2023-28073

Name: CVE-2023-28073
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-23T11:15:09.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28073 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell BIOS contains an improper authentication vulnerability. A locally authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by bypassing certain authentication mechanisms in order to elevate privileges on the system. . EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell BIOS contains an improper authentication vulnerability. A locally authenticated malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability by bypassing certain authentication mechanisms in order to elevate privileges on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Precision 3570 Firmware	< 1.13.2
Dell	Latitude 5530 Firmware	< 1.13.2

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000213032/dsa-2023-160-dell-clientVendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000213032/dsa-2023-160-dell-clientVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 23, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28073?

How severe is CVE-2023-28073?

CVE-2023-28073 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28073?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-28073?

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Source: NVD / NIST