CVE-2022-26124

Name: CVE-2022-26124
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-11T16:15:12.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-26124 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper buffer restrictions in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Boards, Intel(R) NUC 8 Boards, Intel(R) NUC 8 Rugged Boards and Intel(R) NUC 8 Rugged Kits before version CHAPLCEL.0059 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper buffer restrictions in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC Boards, Intel(R) NUC 8 Boards, Intel(R) NUC 8 Rugged Boards and Intel(R) NUC 8 Rugged Kits before version CHAPLCEL.0059 may allow a privileged 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

0.16%

5.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc 8 Rugged Kit Nuc8cchkrn Firmware	< chaplcel.0059
Intel	Nuc 8 Rugged Kit Nuc8cchkr Firmware	< chaplcel.0059
Intel	Nuc 8 Rugged Board Nuc8cchbn Firmware	< chaplcel.0059
Intel	Nuc Board Nuc8cchb Firmware	< chaplcel.0059

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-26124?

How severe is CVE-2022-26124?

CVE-2022-26124 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26124?

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