CVE-2022-26024

Name: CVE-2022-26024
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-11T16:15:12.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26024 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in the Intel(R) NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC7i3DN, NUC7i5DN and NUC7i7DN before version 1.78.2.0.7 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in the Intel(R) NUC HDMI Firmware Update Tool for NUC7i3DN, NUC7i5DN and NUC7i7DN before version 1.78.2.0.7 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-281

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc7i3dnbe Firmware	< 1.78.2.0.7
Intel	Nuc7i3dnhe Firmware	< 1.78.2.0.7
Intel	Nuc7i3dnhnc Firmware	< 1.78.2.0.7
Intel	Nuc7i3dnke Firmware	< 1.78.2.0.7
Intel	Nuc7i3dnktc Firmware	< 1.78.2.0.7
Intel	Nuc7i5dnbe Firmware	< 1.78.2.0.7
Intel	Nuc7i5dnhe Firmware	< 1.78.2.0.7
Intel	Nuc7i5dnke Firmware	< 1.78.2.0.7
Intel	Nuc7i7dnbe Firmware	< 1.78.2.0.7
Intel	Nuc7i7dnhe Firmware	< 1.78.2.0.7
Intel	Nuc7i7dnke Firmware	< 1.78.2.0.7

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00689.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00689.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26024?

How severe is CVE-2022-26024?

CVE-2022-26024 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26024?

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Source: NVD / NIST