CVE-2022-36789

Name: CVE-2022-36789
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-11T16:15:16.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36789 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC 10 Performance Kits and Intel(R) NUC 10 Performance Mini PCs before version FNCML357.0053 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC 10 Performance Kits and Intel(R) NUC 10 Performance Mini PCs before version FNCML357.0053 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

0.17%

6.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnhn Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i5fnkn Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i5fnhn Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnkn Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i3fnhn Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i3fnkn Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i5fnhja Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i3fnhf Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i5fnhca Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i3fnhfa Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i5fnhj Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnhc Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i7fnhja Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i3fnhja Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i3fnk Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i7fnhaa Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i5fnh Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i5fnk Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnh Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i5fnhf Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i7fnkpa Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Mini Pc Nuc10i5fnkpa Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i3fnh Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnk Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i7fnkp Firmware	< fncml357.0053
Intel	Nuc 10 Performance Kit Nuc10i5fnkp Firmware	< fncml357.0053

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36789?

How severe is CVE-2022-36789?

CVE-2022-36789 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36789?

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