CVE-2021-23188

Name: CVE-2021-23188
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-18T20:15:09.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-23188 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9560 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3165 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 3168 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9462 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9461 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Killer Ac 1550 Firmware	< 3.1122.1105
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6 Ax1650 Firmware	< 3.1122.1105
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8260 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8265 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6e Ax1690 Firmware	< 3.1122.1105
Intel	Killer Wi-Fi 6e Ax1675 Firmware	< 3.1122.1105
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9260 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Proset Wi-Fi 6e Ax210 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wi-Fi 6e Ax211 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wi-Fi 6 Ax200 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wi-Fi 6 Ax201 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wi-Fi 6e Ax411 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wireless 7265 \(Rev D\) Firmware	< 22.120

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00621.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00621.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-23188?

Improper access control for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi and Killer(TM) WiFi products may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

How severe is CVE-2021-23188?

CVE-2021-23188 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23188?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-23188?

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Source: NVD / NIST