CVE-2022-29871: intel converged_security_management_engine_firmware Improper Access Control
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 11-08-2023Last modified 13-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-29871 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Access Control vulnerability in intel converged_security_management_engine_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.15%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 11-08-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 13-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper access control in the Intel(R) CSME software installer before version 2239.3.7.0 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
0.15%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
4%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.15% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.15%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
- CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
Affected systems
Intel1 product
- converged_security_management_engine_firmware< 11.12.94 | < 11.8.94 | < 12.0.93 | < 14.1.70 | ≥ 14.5.0, < 14.5.50 | < 15.0.45 | < 16.1.27 | < 13.50.25 | < 13.30.35 | < 13.0.65 | < 11.22.94 | < 4.0.48 | < 3.1.94
1 vendor · 1 product