How severe is CVE-2018-12168?

CVE-2018-12168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-12168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12168?

CVE-2018-12168 affects Intel Computing Improvement Program. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12168?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-12168 published?

CVE-2018-12168 was published on 2018-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12168

CVE-2018-12168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Computing Improvement Program with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Intel Computing Improvement Program
Published: 2018-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege escalation in file permissions in Intel Computing Improvement Program before version 2.2.0.03942 may allow an authenticated user to potentially execute code as administrator via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12168?: Privilege escalation in file permissions in Intel Computing Improvement Program before version 2.2.0.03942 may allow an authenticated user to potentially execute code as administrator via local access.
How severe is CVE-2018-12168?: CVE-2018-12168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-12168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12168?: CVE-2018-12168 affects Intel Computing Improvement Program. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12168?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-12168 published?: CVE-2018-12168 was published on 2018-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00165.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:computing_improvement_program:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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