CVE-2019-11143

CVE-2019-11143 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Authenticate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Improper permissions in the software installer for Intel(R) Authenticate before 3.8 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11143?
Improper permissions in the software installer for Intel(R) Authenticate before 3.8 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2019-11143?
CVE-2019-11143 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-11143 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-2019-11143?
CVE-2019-11143 affects Intel Authenticate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11143?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-11143 published?
CVE-2019-11143 was published on 2019-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)