CVE-2025-24840 is a vulnerability identified in the Edge Orchestrator software running on the Intel® Tiber™ Edge Platform, specifically affecting versions prior to 24.11.1. The flaw arises from improper access control mechanisms within the software, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access to escalate privileges. Adjacent access implies that the attacker must be on the same local network segment or have network proximity to the target device, but no prior authentication or user interaction is required. The vulnerability is classified as an escalation of privilege, meaning that an attacker could gain higher-level permissions than intended, potentially allowing unauthorized actions or access to sensitive functions within the Edge Orchestrator environment. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 2.3, indicating a low severity level. This low score is driven by the requirement for adjacent network access (Attack Vector: Adjacent), high attack complexity, and limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (all rated low). The vulnerability does not require any privileges or user interaction, but the scope is limited to the affected software on the Intel Tiber Edge Platform. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches or mitigation links were provided at the time of publication. The Edge Orchestrator software typically manages and orchestrates edge computing resources, which are critical in distributed computing environments, IoT deployments, and industrial applications. Therefore, while the vulnerability is low severity, it could be leveraged in targeted attacks to gain unauthorized control over edge orchestration functions if exploited.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-24840 depends largely on their deployment of Intel Tiber Edge Platform devices running the vulnerable Edge Orchestrator software. Organizations utilizing edge computing for industrial automation, smart city infrastructure, telecommunications, or IoT deployments could face risks if attackers gain elevated privileges on edge orchestrator nodes. Although the vulnerability is low severity and requires adjacent network access, it could serve as a foothold for lateral movement within segmented networks or as a stepping stone to more impactful attacks. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are limited but not negligible, especially in critical infrastructure sectors where edge orchestration controls operational technology. The lack of authentication requirement increases the risk in environments where network segmentation or access controls are weak. However, the high attack complexity and adjacency requirement reduce the likelihood of widespread exploitation. European organizations with robust network segmentation and monitoring are less likely to be severely impacted, but those with exposed or poorly segmented edge networks should prioritize remediation to prevent privilege escalation scenarios that could compromise edge management and control.

1. Immediate upgrade to Edge Orchestrator software version 24.11.1 or later as soon as patches become available from Intel to address the improper access control issue. 2. Implement strict network segmentation to isolate edge orchestration devices from general user networks and untrusted devices, minimizing adjacent access opportunities. 3. Deploy network access controls such as VLANs, firewall rules, and zero-trust network principles to restrict lateral movement and limit access to edge orchestration components. 4. Monitor network traffic for unusual access patterns or privilege escalation attempts targeting edge orchestrator nodes, using intrusion detection/prevention systems tailored for edge environments. 5. Enforce strong physical and logical security controls on edge devices to prevent unauthorized local network access. 6. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments on edge computing infrastructure to identify and remediate similar access control weaknesses proactively. 7. Educate operational technology and IT teams on the risks associated with edge orchestration vulnerabilities and the importance of timely patching and network hygiene.