How severe is CVE-2022-21128?

CVE-2022-21128 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-2022-21128 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21128?

CVE-2022-21128 affects Intel Advisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21128?

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-2022-21128 published?

CVE-2022-21128 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21128

CVE-2022-21128 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Advisor 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% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Advisor
Published: 2022-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient control flow management in the Intel(R) Advisor software before version 7.6.0.37 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21128?: Insufficient control flow management in the Intel(R) Advisor software before version 7.6.0.37 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-21128?: CVE-2022-21128 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-2022-21128 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21128?: CVE-2022-21128 affects Intel Advisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21128?: 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-2022-21128 published?: CVE-2022-21128 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-00661.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:advisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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