How severe is CVE-2022-21240?

CVE-2022-21240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-21240 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-2022-21240?

CVE-2022-21240 primarily affects Intel Proset Wi-fi 6e Ax210 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21240?

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

When was CVE-2022-21240 published?

CVE-2022-21240 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21240

CVE-2022-21240 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Proset Wi-fi 6e Ax210 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Intel Proset Wi-fi 6e Ax210 Firmware
Published: 2022-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out of bounds read for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21240?: Out of bounds read for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-21240?: CVE-2022-21240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-21240 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-2022-21240?: CVE-2022-21240 primarily affects Intel Proset Wi-fi 6e Ax210 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21240?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-21240 published?: CVE-2022-21240 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-00621.html

Affected products (3)

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_6e_ax411_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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