CVE-2022-35276

Name: CVE-2022-35276
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-11T16:15:15.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-35276 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC 8 Compute Elements before version CBWHL357.0096 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC 8 Compute Elements before version CBWHL357.0096 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

0.18%

8.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8i7cb Firmware	< cbwhl357.0096
Intel	Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8i3cb Firmware	< cbwhl357.0096
Intel	Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8ccb Firmware	< cbwhl357.0096
Intel	Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8i5cb Firmware	< cbwhl357.0096
Intel	Nuc 8 Compute Element Cm8pcb Firmware	< cbwhl357.0096

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-2022-35276?

How severe is CVE-2022-35276?

CVE-2022-35276 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35276?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-35276?

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Source: NVD / NIST