How severe is CVE-2022-21148?

CVE-2022-21148 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-2022-21148 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21148?

CVE-2022-21148 affects Intel Edge Insights For Industrial. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21148?

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-2022-21148 published?

CVE-2022-21148 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21148

CVE-2022-21148 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Edge Insights For Industrial 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Edge Insights For Industrial
Published: 2022-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in the Intel(R) Edge Insights for Industrial software before version 2.6.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21148?: Improper access control in the Intel(R) Edge Insights for Industrial software before version 2.6.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-21148?: CVE-2022-21148 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-2022-21148 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21148?: CVE-2022-21148 affects Intel Edge Insights For Industrial. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21148?: 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-2022-21148 published?: CVE-2022-21148 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-00653.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:edge_insights_for_industrial:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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