How severe is CVE-2022-21163?

CVE-2022-21163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, 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 none.

Is CVE-2022-21163 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21163?

CVE-2022-21163 affects Intel Crypto Api Toolkit For Intel Sgx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21163?

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-2022-21163 published?

CVE-2022-21163 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21163

CVE-2022-21163 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Crypto Api Toolkit For Intel Sgx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Crypto Api Toolkit For Intel Sgx
Published: 2023-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in the Crypto API Toolkit for Intel(R) SGX before version 2.0 commit ID 91ee496 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21163?: Improper access control in the Crypto API Toolkit for Intel(R) SGX before version 2.0 commit ID 91ee496 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-21163?: CVE-2022-21163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, 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 none.
Is CVE-2022-21163 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21163?: CVE-2022-21163 affects Intel Crypto Api Toolkit For Intel Sgx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21163?: 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-2022-21163 published?: CVE-2022-21163 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00746.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:crypto_api_toolkit_for_intel_sgx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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