How severe is CVE-2022-37345?

CVE-2022-37345 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-2022-37345 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-37345?

CVE-2022-37345 primarily affects Intel Nuc Kit Nuc5i3ryh Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37345?

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-2022-37345 published?

CVE-2022-37345 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-37345

CVE-2022-37345 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc Kit Nuc5i3ryh 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Intel Nuc Kit Nuc5i3ryh Firmware
Published: 2022-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authentication in BIOS firmware[A1] for some Intel(R) NUC Kits before version RY0386 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37345?: Improper authentication in BIOS firmware[A1] for some Intel(R) NUC Kits before version RY0386 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-37345?: CVE-2022-37345 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-2022-37345 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-37345?: CVE-2022-37345 primarily affects Intel Nuc Kit Nuc5i3ryh Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37345?: 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-2022-37345 published?: CVE-2022-37345 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 (8)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc5i3ryh_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc5i7ryh_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc5i5ryk_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc5i5ryh_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc5i3ryk_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc5i5ryhs_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc5i3ryhs_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_kit_nuc5i3ryhsn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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