CVE-2022-36400

CVE-2022-36400 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc Kit Wireless Adapter Driver Installer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

Path traversal in the installer software for some Intel(r) NUC Kit Wireless Adapter drivers for Windows 10 before version 22.40 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36400?
Path traversal in the installer software for some Intel(r) NUC Kit Wireless Adapter drivers for Windows 10 before version 22.40 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-36400?
CVE-2022-36400 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36400 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-2022-36400?
CVE-2022-36400 affects Intel Nuc Kit Wireless Adapter Driver Installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36400?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36400 published?
CVE-2022-36400 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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