CVE-2022-21131

CVE-2022-21131 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Core I9-7940x Firmware 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.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
• CVSS v2: 2.1
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Intel Core I9-7940x Firmware
• Published: 2022-05-12
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21131?

Improper access control for some Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

How severe is CVE-2022-21131?

CVE-2022-21131 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-2022-21131 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21131?

CVE-2022-21131 primarily affects Intel Core I9-7940x Firmware. In total, 146 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21131?

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

When was CVE-2022-21131 published?

CVE-2022-21131 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-00616.html

Affected products (146)

• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i9-7940x_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i9-7960x_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i9-7980xe_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i9-7920x_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:core_i9-7900x_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6138p_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_bronze_3104_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_bronze_3106_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_5115_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_5118_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_5119t_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_5120_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_5120t_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_5122_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6126_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6126f_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6126t_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6128_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6130_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6130f_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6130t_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6132_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6134_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6136_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6138_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6138f_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6138t_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6140_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6142_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6142f_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6144_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6146_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6148_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6148f_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6150_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6152_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_gold_6154_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_platinum_8153_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_platinum_8156_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:intel:xeon_platinum_8158_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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