CVE-2023-32660

Name: CVE-2023-32660
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-14T19:15:26.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32660 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK Thunderbolt(TM) 3 Firmware Update Tool installation software before version 46 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Uncontrolled search path in some Intel(R) NUC Kit NUC6i7KYK Thunderbolt(TM) 3 Firmware Update Tool installation software before version 46 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

0.20%

9.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Thunderbolt 3 Controller Firmware	< 46

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00908.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00908.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32660?

How severe is CVE-2023-32660?

CVE-2023-32660 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32660?

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