How severe is CVE-2022-40210?

CVE-2022-40210 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-40210 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40210?

CVE-2022-40210 affects Intel Data Center Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40210?

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

When was CVE-2022-40210 published?

CVE-2022-40210 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40210

CVE-2022-40210 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Data Center Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Intel Data Center Manager
Published: 2023-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Exposure of data element to wrong session in the Intel DCM software before version 5.0.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40210?: Exposure of data element to wrong session in the Intel DCM software before version 5.0.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-40210?: CVE-2022-40210 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-40210 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40210?: CVE-2022-40210 affects Intel Data Center Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40210?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40210 published?: CVE-2022-40210 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00772.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:data_center_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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