CVE-2023-45217

HIGH
Published May 16, 2024 Modified Aug 28, 2025 CWE-284 CWE-1220

Description

Improper access control in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284
CWE-1220 CWE-1220

Affected Products

Vendor Product
intel power_gadget
microsoft windows

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45217? +
Improper access control in Intel(R) Power Gadget software for Windows all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-45217? +
CVE-2023-45217 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45217? +
CVE-2023-45217 affects products from intel, microsoft, specifically: power_gadget, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-45217? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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