How severe is CVE-2022-41700?

CVE-2022-41700 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-2022-41700 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41700?

CVE-2022-41700 affects Intel Nuc Pro Software Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41700?

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

When was CVE-2022-41700 published?

CVE-2022-41700 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41700

CVE-2022-41700 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Nuc Pro Software Suite 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Intel Nuc Pro Software Suite
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel(R) NUC Pro Software Suite installation software before version 2.0.0.9 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41700?: Insecure inherited permissions in some Intel(R) NUC Pro Software Suite installation software before version 2.0.0.9 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-41700?: CVE-2022-41700 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-2022-41700 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41700?: CVE-2022-41700 affects Intel Nuc Pro Software Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41700?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-41700 published?: CVE-2022-41700 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00908.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:nuc_pro_software_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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