How severe is CVE-2022-32971?

CVE-2022-32971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-32971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32971?

CVE-2022-32971 affects Intel System Usage Report. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32971?

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

When was CVE-2022-32971 published?

CVE-2022-32971 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32971

CVE-2022-32971 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel System Usage Report with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Intel System Usage Report
Published: 2023-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authentication in the Intel(R) SUR software before version 2.4.8902 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32971?: Improper authentication in the Intel(R) SUR software before version 2.4.8902 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
How severe is CVE-2022-32971?: CVE-2022-32971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-32971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32971?: CVE-2022-32971 affects Intel System Usage Report. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32971?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-32971 published?: CVE-2022-32971 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-00729.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:system_usage_report:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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