CVE-2022-21794

Name: CVE-2022-21794
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-11T16:15:11.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21794 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authentication in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Boards, Intel(R) NUC Business, Intel(R) NUC Enthusiast, Intel(R) NUC Kits before version HN0067 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authentication in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Boards, Intel(R) NUC Business, Intel(R) NUC Enthusiast, Intel(R) NUC Kits before version HN0067 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc8i7hnk Firmware	< hn0067
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc8i7hvk Firmware	< hn0067
Intel	Nuc 8 Enthusiast Nuc8i7hvkva Firmware	< hn0067
Intel	Nuc 8 Enthusiast Nuc8i7hvkvaw Firmware	< hn0067
Intel	Nuc 8 Business Nuc8i7hnkqc Firmware	< hn0067

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00752.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00752.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21794?

How severe is CVE-2022-21794?

CVE-2022-21794 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21794?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST