CVE-2022-21153 is a medium-severity vulnerability identified in the Intel(R) Capital Global Summit Android application. The flaw arises from improper access control mechanisms within the app, which may allow an authenticated user to disclose sensitive information through local access on the device. Specifically, the vulnerability does not require user interaction beyond authentication, and the attacker must have local access to the device and valid credentials to exploit it. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (C:H) but does not affect integrity or availability (I:N/A:N). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a moderate risk level. The attack vector is local (AV:L), meaning the attacker must have physical or logical access to the device. The attack complexity is low (AC:L), and privileges required are low (PR:L), indicating that any authenticated user with minimal privileges can potentially exploit this flaw. No known exploits have been reported in the wild, and no patches or mitigation links are currently provided. The vulnerability was published in February 2022, with the reservation date in November 2021. The Intel Capital Global Summit app is used primarily for event management and engagement related to Intel's capital investment activities, which may include sensitive corporate and financial information. The improper access control could lead to unauthorized disclosure of such sensitive data to authenticated users who should not have access to it, potentially exposing confidential business information or personal data of participants.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability depends largely on the usage of the Intel Capital Global Summit Android application within their environment. Organizations involved in investment, finance, or technology sectors that participate in Intel's capital events or use this app for internal or external communications could be at risk. The information disclosure could lead to leakage of sensitive corporate data, strategic investment plans, or personal information of stakeholders, which could be leveraged for corporate espionage, competitive disadvantage, or regulatory non-compliance under GDPR. Although the vulnerability requires authenticated local access, insider threats or compromised devices could exploit this flaw. The impact on confidentiality is high, but since integrity and availability are unaffected, the risk is somewhat contained. However, the exposure of sensitive information could still result in reputational damage, financial loss, and legal consequences for European entities. Given the local access requirement, the threat is more relevant in environments where devices are shared, or where endpoint security is weak.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should first verify if the Intel Capital Global Summit Android application is deployed within their environment and identify affected versions. Since no official patches or updates are referenced, organizations should contact Intel or the app provider for any available security updates or patches. In the interim, organizations should enforce strict access controls on devices running the app, including strong authentication mechanisms, device encryption, and endpoint security solutions to prevent unauthorized local access. Limiting app usage to trusted personnel and employing mobile device management (MDM) solutions to control app permissions and monitor device integrity can reduce risk. Additionally, organizations should conduct user training to raise awareness about the risks of local device compromise and enforce policies to prevent sharing of devices or credentials. Regular audits and monitoring of app logs, if available, can help detect suspicious access patterns. Finally, organizations should consider isolating sensitive applications and data from general-purpose devices to minimize exposure.