CVE-2023-48424

Name: CVE-2023-48424
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-11T06:15:42.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-48424 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. U-Boot shell vulnerability resulting in Privilege escalation in a production device. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

U-Boot shell vulnerability resulting in Privilege escalation in a production device

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

23.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chromecast Firmware	< 2023-10-01

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/chromecast/2023-12-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/chromecast/2023-12-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-48424?

U-Boot shell vulnerability resulting in Privilege escalation in a production device

How severe is CVE-2023-48424?

CVE-2023-48424 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48424?

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-2023-48424?

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Source: NVD / NIST