How severe is CVE-2022-38136?

CVE-2022-38136 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38136 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38136?

CVE-2022-38136 affects Intel Oneapi Dpc++/c++ Compiler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38136?

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

When was CVE-2022-38136 published?

CVE-2022-38136 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38136

CVE-2022-38136 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Oneapi Dpc++/c++ Compiler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Intel Oneapi Dpc++/c++ Compiler
Published: 2023-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler for Windows and Intel Fortran Compiler for Windows before version 2022.2.1 for some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits before version 2022.3.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38136?: Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) oneAPI DPC++/C++ Compiler for Windows and Intel Fortran Compiler for Windows before version 2022.2.1 for some Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits before version 2022.3.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-38136?: CVE-2022-38136 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38136 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38136?: CVE-2022-38136 affects Intel Oneapi Dpc++/c++ Compiler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38136?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38136 published?: CVE-2022-38136 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00773.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:oneapi_dpc\+\+\/c\+\+_compiler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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