CVE-2022-37345

Name: CVE-2022-37345
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-11T16:15:16.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-37345 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authentication in BIOS firmware[A1] for some Intel(R) NUC Kits before version RY0386 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authentication in BIOS firmware[A1] for some Intel(R) NUC Kits before version RY0386 may allow an authenticated 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

0.15%

4.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc5i3ryh Firmware	< ry0386
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc5i7ryh Firmware	< ry0386
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc5i5ryk Firmware	< ry0386
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc5i5ryh Firmware	< ry0386
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc5i3ryk Firmware	< ry0386
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc5i5ryhs Firmware	< ry0386
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc5i3ryhs Firmware	< ry0386
Intel	Nuc Kit Nuc5i3ryhsn Firmware	< ry0386

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-2022-37345?

Improper authentication in BIOS firmware[A1] for some Intel(R) NUC Kits before version RY0386 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How severe is CVE-2022-37345?

CVE-2022-37345 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37345?

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-2022-37345?

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Source: NVD / NIST