How severe is CVE-2023-26587?

CVE-2023-26587 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-26587 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26587?

CVE-2023-26587 affects Intel Easy Streaming Wizard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26587?

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-2023-26587 published?

CVE-2023-26587 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26587

CVE-2023-26587 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Easy Streaming Wizard with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Intel Easy Streaming Wizard
Published: 2023-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation for the Intel(R) Easy Streaming Wizard software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26587?: Improper input validation for the Intel(R) Easy Streaming Wizard software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2023-26587?: CVE-2023-26587 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-26587 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26587?: CVE-2023-26587 affects Intel Easy Streaming Wizard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26587?: 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-2023-26587 published?: CVE-2023-26587 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00859.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:easy_streaming_wizard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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