How severe is CVE-2022-35276?

CVE-2022-35276 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 high.

Is CVE-2022-35276 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-2022-35276?

CVE-2022-35276 primarily affects Intel Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8i7cb Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35276?

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-2022-35276 published?

CVE-2022-35276 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-35276

CVE-2022-35276 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8i7cb Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Intel Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8i7cb Firmware
Published: 2022-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC 8 Compute Elements before version CBWHL357.0096 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-35276?: Improper access control in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC 8 Compute Elements before version CBWHL357.0096 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-35276?: CVE-2022-35276 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 high.
Is CVE-2022-35276 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-2022-35276?: CVE-2022-35276 primarily affects Intel Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8i7cb Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-35276?: 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-2022-35276 published?: CVE-2022-35276 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-00752.html

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_compute_element_cm8i7cb_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_compute_element_cm8i3cb_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_compute_element_cm8ccb_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_compute_element_cm8i5cb_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_8_compute_element_cm8pcb_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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