CVE-2022-26845: intel active_management_technology_firmware Improper Authentication
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 11-11-2022Last modified 05-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-26845 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Improper Authentication vulnerability in intel active_management_technology_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 48.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.61%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 11-11-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper authentication in firmware for Intel(R) AMT before versions 11.8.93, 11.22.93, 11.12.93, 12.0.92, 14.1.67, 15.0.42, 16.1.25 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 8.7–9.8
- CVE.orgCNA8.7HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.61%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
48%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.60% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.61%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel1 product
- active_management_technology_firmware< 11.8.93 | ≥ 11.12.0, < 11.12.93 | ≥ 11.22.0, < 11.22.93 | ≥ 12.0, < 12.0.92 | ≥ 14.1, < 14.1.67 | ≥ 15.0, < 15.0.42 | ≥ 16.1.0, < 16.1.25
1 vendor · 1 product