CVE-2023-32544 Missing authorization in Intel HotKey Services for Windows 10 for Intel NUC P14E Laptop Element software installers

High 7.3 Published 19 Jan 2024 Updated 17 Jun 2025

An authenticated local user can cause a denial of service in Intel HotKey Services due to improper access control.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-32544?

CVE-2023-32544 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Intel HotKey Services for Windows 10 for Intel NUC P14E Laptop Element software installers, published on 19 Jan 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper access control in some Intel HotKey Services for Windows 10 for Intel NUC P14E Laptop Element software installers before version 1.1.45 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-32544?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Nuc P14e Laptop Element.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32544?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-32544 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-32544 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-32544 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3rwp-9p3r-82c4.