How severe is CVE-2022-32766?

CVE-2022-32766 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-32766 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32766?

CVE-2022-32766 affects Intel Compute Stick Stk2mv64cc Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32766?

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-2022-32766 published?

CVE-2022-32766 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32766

CVE-2022-32766 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Compute Stick Stk2mv64cc Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Intel Compute Stick Stk2mv64cc Firmware
Published: 2023-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation for some Intel(R) BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32766?: Improper input validation for some Intel(R) BIOS firmware may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-32766?: CVE-2022-32766 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-32766 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32766?: CVE-2022-32766 affects Intel Compute Stick Stk2mv64cc Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32766?: 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-2022-32766 published?: CVE-2022-32766 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 (1)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:compute_stick_stk2mv64cc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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