CVE-2022-38099: intel nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebc4w_firmware Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 11-11-2022Last modified 05-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-38099 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in intel nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebc4w_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 6.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.18%
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
Improper input validation in BIOS firmware for some Intel(R) NUC 11 Compute Elements before version EBTGL357.0065 may allow a privileged 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 · 7.5–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.18%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
7%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.18% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.18%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel8 products
- nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebc4w_firmware< ebtgl357.0065
- nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebi38w_firmware< ebtgl357.0065
- nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebi58w_firmware< ebtgl357.0065
- nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebi716w_firmware< ebtgl357.0065
- nuc_11_compute_element_cm11ebv58w_firmware< ebtgl357.0065
1 vendor · 8 products