How severe is CVE-2021-0194?

CVE-2021-0194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-0194 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-0194?

CVE-2021-0194 affects Intel In-band Manageability. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0194?

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-2021-0194 published?

CVE-2021-0194 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-0194

CVE-2021-0194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel In-band Manageability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel In-band Manageability
Published: 2022-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in the Intel(R) In-Band Manageability software before version 2.13.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0194?: Improper access control in the Intel(R) In-Band Manageability software before version 2.13.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
How severe is CVE-2021-0194?: CVE-2021-0194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-0194 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-0194?: CVE-2021-0194 affects Intel In-band Manageability. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-0194?: 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-2021-0194 published?: CVE-2021-0194 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00549.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:in-band_manageability:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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