How severe is CVE-2022-37334?

CVE-2022-37334 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-37334 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-37334?

CVE-2022-37334 primarily affects Intel Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi70z Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37334?

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-2022-37334 published?

CVE-2022-37334 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-37334

CVE-2022-37334 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi70z Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-665.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-665
Affected product: Intel Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi70z Firmware
Published: 2022-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper initialization in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC 11 Pro Kits and Intel(R) NUC 11 Pro Boards before version TNTGL357.0064 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37334?: Improper initialization in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC 11 Pro Kits and Intel(R) NUC 11 Pro Boards before version TNTGL357.0064 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-37334?: CVE-2022-37334 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-37334 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-37334?: CVE-2022-37334 primarily affects Intel Nuc 11 Pro Kit Nuc11tnhi70z Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37334?: 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-2022-37334 published?: CVE-2022-37334 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 (11)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi70z_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnki70z_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnki30z_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi30z_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnki50z_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi50z_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_board_nuc11tnbi30z_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_board_nuc11tnbi50z_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_board_nuc11tnbi70z_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_pro_kit_nuc11tnhi5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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