CVE-2022-27187: intel quartus_prime Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 11-11-2022Last modified 05-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-27187 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in intel quartus_prime. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 5.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.17%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 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
Uncontrolled search path element in the Intel(R) Quartus Prime Standard edition software before version 21.1 Patch 0.02std may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 6.7–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.17%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
6%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.17% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.17%
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
- quartus_prime≤ 21.1
1 vendor · 1 product