How severe is CVE-2022-38099?

CVE-2022-38099 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38099 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38099?

CVE-2022-38099 primarily affects Intel Nuc 11 Compute Element Cm11ebi38w 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-2022-38099?

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-2022-38099 published?

CVE-2022-38099 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38099

CVE-2022-38099 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc 11 Compute Element Cm11ebi38w Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Intel Nuc 11 Compute Element Cm11ebi38w Firmware
Published: 2022-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC 11 Compute Elements before version EBTGL357.0065 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38099?: Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC 11 Compute Elements before version EBTGL357.0065 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-38099?: CVE-2022-38099 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38099 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38099?: CVE-2022-38099 primarily affects Intel Nuc 11 Compute Element Cm11ebi38w 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-2022-38099?: 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-2022-38099 published?: CVE-2022-38099 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_11_compute_element_cm11ebi38w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebc4w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebi58w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebv58w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebi716w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebv716w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc11dbbi9_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:intel:nuc11dbbi7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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