CVE-2022-26032

Name: CVE-2022-26032
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-16T20:15:12.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26032 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled search path element in the Intel(R) Distribution for Python programming language before version 2022.1 for Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Uncontrolled search path element in the Intel(R) Distribution for Python programming language before version 2022.1 for Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Distribution For Python	< 2022.1

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00674.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00674.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26032?

How severe is CVE-2022-26032?

CVE-2022-26032 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26032?

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Source: NVD / NIST