How severe is CVE-2022-33973?

CVE-2022-33973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-33973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33973?

CVE-2022-33973 affects Intel Wlan Authentication And Privacy Infrastructure. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33973?

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

When was CVE-2022-33973 published?

CVE-2022-33973 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33973

CVE-2022-33973 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel Wlan Authentication And Privacy Infrastructure with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-922.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Intel Wlan Authentication And Privacy Infrastructure
Published: 2022-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in the Intel(R) WAPI Security software for Windows 10/11 before version 22.2150.0.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33973?: Improper access control in the Intel(R) WAPI Security software for Windows 10/11 before version 22.2150.0.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-33973?: CVE-2022-33973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-33973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33973?: CVE-2022-33973 affects Intel Wlan Authentication And Privacy Infrastructure. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-33973 published?: CVE-2022-33973 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00720.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:wlan_authentication_and_privacy_infrastructure:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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