CVE-2023-40290

Name: CVE-2023-40290
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-27T04:15:10.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.3/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40290 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Supermicro X11SSM-F, X11SAE-F, and X11SSE-F 1.66 devices. An attacker could exploit an XSS issue that affects Internet Explorer 11 on Windows.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Supermicro X11SSM-F, X11SAE-F, and X11SSE-F 1.66 devices. An attacker could exploit an XSS issue that affects Internet Explorer 11 on Windows.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Supermicro	X11ssm-F Firmware	1.66
Supermicro	X11sae-F Firmware	1.66
Supermicro	X11sse-F Firmware	1.66

References

https://www.supermicro.com/en/support/security_BMC_IPMI_Oct_2023Vendor Advisory
https://www.supermicro.com/en/support/security_center#%21advisoriesVendor Advisory
https://www.supermicro.com/en/support/security_BMC_IPMI_Oct_2023Vendor Advisory
https://www.supermicro.com/en/support/security_center#%21advisoriesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 27, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40290?

An issue was discovered on Supermicro X11SSM-F, X11SAE-F, and X11SSE-F 1.66 devices. An attacker could exploit an XSS issue that affects Internet Explorer 11 on Windows.

How severe is CVE-2023-40290?

CVE-2023-40290 has a CVSS score of 8.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40290?

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-2023-40290?

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Source: NVD / NIST