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CVE-2023-20596

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.96% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2023-11-14 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
arbitrary code execution code execution

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CVE
CVE-2023-20596
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.96%

Original NVD Description

Improper input validation in the SMM Supervisor may allow an attacker with a compromised SMI handler to gain Ring0 access potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

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