CVE-2023-31273
CWE-693Published: November 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Protection mechanism failure in some Intel DCM software before version 5.2 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
Risk Analysis
Intel Data Center Manager software contains a protection mechanism failure that allows unauthenticated users to escalate privileges. This critical flaw can be exploited over the network to gain unauthorized control. The high CVSS score highlights the severity of this access control failure.
There is no public exploit known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Upgrade Intel Data Center Manager to version 5.2 or later. Restrict network access to the management interface to authorized personnel only.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-31273 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-31273 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts