CVE-2022-21140
CVE-2022-21140 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Wireless-ac 9560 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)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th 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 a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-21140?
- Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2022-21140?
- CVE-2022-21140 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-2022-21140 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-21140?
- CVE-2022-21140 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-2022-21140?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-21140 published?
- CVE-2022-21140 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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