CVE-2021-23188
CVE-2021-23188 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel Wireless-ac 9560 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Intel Wireless-ac 9560 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-23188?
- Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2021-23188?
- CVE-2021-23188 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-23188 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-23188?
- CVE-2021-23188 primarily affects Intel Wireless-ac 9560 Firmware. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-23188?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-23188 published?
- CVE-2021-23188 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (18)
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:wireless-ac_9560_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:dual_band_wireless-ac_3165_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:dual_band_wireless-ac_3168_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:wireless-ac_9462_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:wireless-ac_9461_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:killer_ac_1550_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:killer_wi-fi_6_ax1650_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:dual_band_wireless-ac_8260_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:dual_band_wireless-ac_8265_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:killer_wi-fi_6e_ax1690_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:killer_wi-fi_6e_ax1675_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:wireless-ac_9260_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:proset_wi-fi_6e_ax210_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:wi-fi_6e_ax211_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:wi-fi_6_ax200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:wi-fi_6_ax201_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:wi-fi_6e_ax411_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:intel:wireless_7265_\(rev_d\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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