CVE-2022-21205

Name: CVE-2022-21205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-09T23:15:18.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21205 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper restriction of XML external entity reference in DSP Builder Pro for Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro Edition before version 21.3 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via network access.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper restriction of XML external entity reference in DSP Builder Pro for Intel(R) Quartus(R) Prime Pro Edition before version 21.3 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via network access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Quartus Prime	< 21.3

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00632.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00632.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21205?

How severe is CVE-2022-21205?

CVE-2022-21205 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21205?

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Source: NVD / NIST