CVE-2022-21139

Name: CVE-2022-21139
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-18T20:15:09.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21139 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Inadequate encryption strength for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inadequate encryption strength for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9560 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9462 Firmware	< 22.120
Intel	Wireless-Ac 9461 Firmware	< 22.120
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

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-2022-21139?

Inadequate encryption strength for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.

How severe is CVE-2022-21139?

CVE-2022-21139 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21139?

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-2022-21139?

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Source: NVD / NIST