Skip to main content
CVE-2023-39539VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2023-39539: AMI AptioV · Improper Input Validation

Affects AMI AptioVSource CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.5High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 49% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 6 Dec 2023

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

What to do

AI-suggested

1. Restrict and monitor local administrative access to systems with AMI AptioV BIOS to prevent unauthorized users from uploading files. 2. Implement strict access controls and auditing on BIOS update and configuration utilities to detect and prevent unauthorized modifications. 3. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of monitoring firmware-level changes or suspicious activities related to BIOS. 4. Coordinate with hardware vendors and AMI to obtain and apply firmware updates or patches as soon as they become available. 5. Conduct regular security training for administrators to recognize and prevent misuse of local privileges. 6. Use hardware-based security features such as TPM and Secure Boot to detect unauthorized firmware changes. 7. Maintain an inventory of affected hardware to prioritize remediation efforts. 8. Consider network segmentation to limit access to critical systems and reduce insider threat risks.

Description

CVE-2023-39539 is a high-severity vulnerability in AMI AptioV BIOS firmware that allows a local user with high privileges to upload a malicious PNG logo file due to improper input validation. Exploiting this flaw can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability requires local access, high privileges, and no user interaction, but has a scope that can affect the entire system firmware. There are no known exploits in the wild yet, and no patches have been released at the time of publication. European organizations using systems with AMI AptioV BIOS, especially version BKS_5.0, are at risk, particularly in sectors with high-value targets such as finance, government, and critical infrastructure. Mitigation involves restricting local access, monitoring BIOS update processes, and applying vendor patches once available. Countries with significant deployments of affected hardware and strategic importance in technology and infrastructure are more likely to be targeted. The CVSS score of 7.5 reflects the high impact and complexity of exploitation, emphasizing the need for prompt attention.

References

Community reviews

Loading reviews…