How severe is CVE-2024-22095?

CVE-2024-22095 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22095 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.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22095?

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.

Does CVE-2024-22095 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22095 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19691.

When was CVE-2024-22095 published?

CVE-2024-22095 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22095

CVE-2024-22095 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19691
Weakness: CWE-20
Published: 2024-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in PlatformVariableInitDxe driver in UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) Server D50DNP Family products may allow a privileged user to enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22095?: Improper input validation in PlatformVariableInitDxe driver in UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) Server D50DNP Family products may allow a privileged user to enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2024-22095?: CVE-2024-22095 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22095 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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22095?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-22095 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22095 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19691.
When was CVE-2024-22095 published?: CVE-2024-22095 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01080.html

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