How severe is CVE-2022-38056?

CVE-2022-38056 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-38056 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38056?

CVE-2022-38056 affects Intel Endpoint Management Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38056?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-38056 published?

CVE-2022-38056 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38056

CVE-2022-38056 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel Endpoint Management Assistant with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Endpoint Management Assistant
Published: 2023-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper neutralization in the Intel(R) EMA software before version 1.8.1.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38056?: Improper neutralization in the Intel(R) EMA software before version 1.8.1.0 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
How severe is CVE-2022-38056?: CVE-2022-38056 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-38056 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38056?: CVE-2022-38056 affects Intel Endpoint Management Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38056?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38056 published?: CVE-2022-38056 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00764.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:endpoint_management_assistant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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