CVE-2023-40289
HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 17.77%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40289 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A command injection issue was discovered on Supermicro X11SSM-F, X11SAE-F, and X11SSE-F 1.66 devices. An attacker can exploit this to elevate privileges from a user with BMC administrative privileges.. EPSS estimates a 17.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A command injection issue was discovered on Supermicro X11SSM-F, X11SAE-F, and X11SSE-F 1.66 devices. An attacker can exploit this to elevate privileges from a user with BMC administrative privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Supermicro | X11ssm-F Firmware | 1.66 |
| Supermicro | X11sae-F Firmware | 1.66 |
| Supermicro | X11sse-F Firmware | 1.66 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40289?
A command injection issue was discovered on Supermicro X11SSM-F, X11SAE-F, and X11SSE-F 1.66 devices. An attacker can exploit this to elevate privileges from a user with BMC administrative privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-40289?
CVE-2023-40289 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 17.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40289?
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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