CWE-1328: Security Version Number Mutable to Older Versions

low-risk

Security-version number in hardware is mutable, resulting in the ability to downgrade (roll-back) the boot firmware to vulnerable code versions.

Abstraction: Base

Common Consequences

Confidentiality Other

Detection Methods

Automated Dynamic Analysis

Mutability of stored security version numbers and programming with older firmware images should be part of automated testing.

Architecture or Design Review

Anti-roll-back features should be reviewed as part of Architecture or Design review.

Real-World Examples (5)

CVE CVSS EPSS KEV
CVE-2025-5825 7.5 0.1%
CVE-2025-29989 3.1 0.1%
CVE-2024-13870 5.7 0.0%
CVE-2025-8321 6.8 0.0%
CVE-2023-50738 4.3 0.0%
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low-risk
Active Threat 0/50 · Minimal
Exploit Availability 0/50 · Minimal