CVE-2023-31189: Improper authentication in some Intel(R) Server Product OpenBMC firmware before version egs-1.09 may allow an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-31189?

openbmc: upgrade to egs-1.09. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-31189 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31189 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-31189 affect?

CVE-2023-31189 affects openbmc. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.2). Improper authentication in some Intel(R) Server Product OpenBMC firmware before version egs-1.09 may allow an authenticated user to enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-31189?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.2UPGRADE

CVE-2023-31189 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.2) affecting openbmc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper authentication in some Intel(R) Server Product OpenBMC firmware before version egs-1.09 may allow an authenticated user to enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2024-02-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Intel Corporation · Vendor: intel

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-14 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intel openbmc UPGRADE

Affected: < egs-1.09

Fixed in: egs-1.09

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-31189?

openbmc: upgrade to egs-1.09. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-31189 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31189 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-31189 affect?

CVE-2023-31189 affects openbmc. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.2). Improper authentication in some Intel(R) Server Product OpenBMC firmware before version egs-1.09 may allow an authenticated user to enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How urgent is CVE-2023-31189?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Intel vulnerabilities

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References

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