CVE-2022-33176

Name: CVE-2022-33176
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-11T16:15:15.023+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-33176 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC 11 Performance kits and Intel(R) NUC 11 Performance Mini PCs before version PATGL357.0042 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC 11 Performance kits and Intel(R) NUC 11 Performance Mini PCs before version PATGL357.0042 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

0.22%

13.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11pahi30z Firmware	< patgl357.0042
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11pahi50z Firmware	< patgl357.0042
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11pahi70z Firmware	< patgl357.0042
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11pahi3 Firmware	< patgl357.0042
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11pahi5 Firmware	< patgl357.0042
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11pahi7 Firmware	< patgl357.0042
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11paki3 Firmware	< patgl357.0042
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11paki5 Firmware	< patgl357.0042
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Kit Nuc11paki7 Firmware	< patgl357.0042
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Mini Pc Nuc11paqi50wa Firmware	< patgl357.0042
Intel	Nuc 11 Performance Mini Pc Nuc11paqi70qa Firmware	< patgl357.0042

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-2022-33176?

How severe is CVE-2022-33176?

CVE-2022-33176 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33176?

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