How severe is CVE-2022-21225?

CVE-2022-21225 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-21225 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21225?

CVE-2022-21225 affects Intel Data Center Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21225?

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-2022-21225 published?

CVE-2022-21225 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21225

CVE-2022-21225 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Data Center Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Data Center Manager
Published: 2022-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper neutralization in the Intel(R) Data Center Manager software before version 4.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21225?: Improper neutralization in the Intel(R) Data Center Manager software before version 4.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
How severe is CVE-2022-21225?: CVE-2022-21225 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-21225 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21225?: CVE-2022-21225 affects Intel Data Center Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21225?: 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-2022-21225 published?: CVE-2022-21225 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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