How severe is CVE-2022-32577?

CVE-2022-32577 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-32577 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32577?

CVE-2022-32577 primarily affects Intel Nuc5cpyh 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-2022-32577?

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

When was CVE-2022-32577 published?

CVE-2022-32577 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32577

CVE-2022-32577 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc5cpyh Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Intel Nuc5cpyh Firmware
Published: 2023-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in BIOS Firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Kits before version PY0081 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure or denial of service via local access

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32577?: Improper input validation in BIOS Firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Kits before version PY0081 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure or denial of service via local access
How severe is CVE-2022-32577?: CVE-2022-32577 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-32577 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32577?: CVE-2022-32577 primarily affects Intel Nuc5cpyh 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-2022-32577?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-32577 published?: CVE-2022-32577 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00777.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc5cpyh_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc5pgyh_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc5ppyh_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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