How severe is CVE-2022-26843?

CVE-2022-26843 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26843 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26843?

CVE-2022-26843 affects Intel Oneapi Dpc++/c++ Compiler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26843?

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-2022-26843 published?

CVE-2022-26843 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26843

CVE-2022-26843 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Oneapi Dpc++/c++ Compiler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Oneapi Dpc++/c++ Compiler
Published: 2023-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient visual distinction of homoglyphs presented to user in the Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler before version 2022.1 for Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits before version 2022.2 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26843?: Insufficient visual distinction of homoglyphs presented to user in the Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler before version 2022.1 for Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits before version 2022.2 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
How severe is CVE-2022-26843?: CVE-2022-26843 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26843 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26843?: CVE-2022-26843 affects Intel Oneapi Dpc++/c++ Compiler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26843?: 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-2022-26843 published?: CVE-2022-26843 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-00674.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:oneapi_dpc\+\+\/c\+\+_compiler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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