How severe is CVE-2022-28693?

CVE-2022-28693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-28693 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28693?

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

Does CVE-2022-28693 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-28693 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-33135.

When was CVE-2022-28693 published?

CVE-2022-28693 was published on 2025-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28693

CVE-2022-28693 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-420.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-33135
Weakness: CWE-420
Published: 2025-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unprotected alternative channel of return branch target prediction in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authorized user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28693?: Unprotected alternative channel of return branch target prediction in some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authorized user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-28693?: CVE-2022-28693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-28693 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28693?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-28693 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-28693 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-33135.
When was CVE-2022-28693 published?: CVE-2022-28693 was published on 2025-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00707.html

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