How severe is CVE-2020-12350?

CVE-2020-12350 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-2020-12350 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12350?

CVE-2020-12350 affects Intel Extreme Tuning Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12350?

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-2020-12350 published?

CVE-2020-12350 was published on 2020-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12350

CVE-2020-12350 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Extreme Tuning Utility 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Extreme Tuning Utility
Published: 2020-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in the Intel(R) XTU before version 6.5.1.360 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12350?: Improper access control in the Intel(R) XTU before version 6.5.1.360 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2020-12350?: CVE-2020-12350 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-2020-12350 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12350?: CVE-2020-12350 affects Intel Extreme Tuning Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12350?: 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-2020-12350 published?: CVE-2020-12350 was published on 2020-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00429

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:extreme_tuning_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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