CVE-2023-29500

Name: CVE-2023-29500
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-11T03:15:31.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-29500 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUCs may allow a privilege user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUCs may allow a privilege user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11pahi70z Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11pahi50z Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11pahi30z Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11pahi3 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11pahi5 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11pahi7 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11paki3 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11paki5 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11paki7 Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Mini Pc Nuc11paqi50wa Firmware	All versions
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Mini Pc Nuc11paqi70qa Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00892.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00892.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29500?

Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUCs may allow a privilege user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

How severe is CVE-2023-29500?

CVE-2023-29500 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29500?

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-2023-29500?

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Source: NVD / NIST