CVE-2023-28743

Name: CVE-2023-28743
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-19T20:15:09.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28743 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation for some Intel NUC BIOS firmware before version QN0073 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation for some Intel NUC BIOS firmware before version QN0073 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

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

0.16%

5.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc 9 Pro Compute Element Nuc9v7qnb Firmware	qncflx70.0073
Intel	Nuc Pro Compute Element Nuc9v7qnx Firmware	qncflx70.0073
Intel	Nuc 9 Pro Kit Nuc9v7qnb Firmware	qncflx70.0073
Intel	Nuc 9 Pro Kit Nuc9v7qnx Firmware	qncflx70.0073

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01009.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01009.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 19, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28743?

Improper input validation for some Intel NUC BIOS firmware before version QN0073 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2023-28743?

CVE-2023-28743 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28743?

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