How severe is CVE-2022-37336?

CVE-2022-37336 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-37336 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-2022-37336?

CVE-2022-37336 primarily affects Intel Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnhn Firmware. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37336?

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-2022-37336 published?

CVE-2022-37336 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-37336

CVE-2022-37336 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnhn Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Intel Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnhn Firmware
Published: 2023-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37336?: Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-37336?: CVE-2022-37336 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-37336 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-2022-37336?: CVE-2022-37336 primarily affects Intel Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnhn Firmware. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37336?: 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-2022-37336 published?: CVE-2022-37336 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00892.html

Affected products (26)

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