How severe is CVE-2021-44470?

CVE-2021-44470 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-44470 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44470?

CVE-2021-44470 affects Intel Connect M. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44470?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-44470 published?

CVE-2021-44470 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44470

CVE-2021-44470 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Connect M with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Intel Connect M
Published: 2022-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect default permissions for the Intel(R) Connect M Android application before version 1.7.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44470?: Incorrect default permissions for the Intel(R) Connect M Android application before version 1.7.4 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2021-44470?: CVE-2021-44470 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-44470 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44470?: CVE-2021-44470 affects Intel Connect M. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44470?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-44470 published?: CVE-2021-44470 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00596.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:connect_m:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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