CVE-2026-20772: Escalation of Privilege in Intel(R) Connectivity Performance Suite software installers
CVE-2026-20772 is a medium severity vulnerability in Intel Connectivity Performance Suite software installers before version 50.25.1121.193. It involves an uncontrolled search path in user-level applications (Ring 3) that may allow an authenticated, unprivileged user to escalate privileges through a complex attack requiring active user interaction and local access. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level during the attack but does not result in subsequent system-wide impacts. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from an uncontrolled search path in Intel Connectivity Performance Suite software installers prior to version 50.25.1121.193. It exists within user applications running at Ring 3, allowing a local, authenticated user with low privileges to potentially escalate their privileges. Exploitation requires a high complexity attack with active user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.4 (medium), reflecting local attack vector, high attack complexity, required privileges, and user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the vulnerable component but no broader system compromise indicated.
Potential Impact
If exploited, an unprivileged authenticated user could escalate their privileges on the affected system, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Intel Connectivity Performance Suite software installer process. However, the vulnerability does not lead to further system-wide confidentiality, integrity, or availability impacts. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit local access to trusted users and avoid running untrusted software with user interaction on affected systems. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-20772: Escalation of Privilege in Intel(R) Connectivity Performance Suite software installers
Description
CVE-2026-20772 is a medium severity vulnerability in Intel Connectivity Performance Suite software installers before version 50.25.1121.193. It involves an uncontrolled search path in user-level applications (Ring 3) that may allow an authenticated, unprivileged user to escalate privileges through a complex attack requiring active user interaction and local access. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level during the attack but does not result in subsequent system-wide impacts. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an uncontrolled search path in Intel Connectivity Performance Suite software installers prior to version 50.25.1121.193. It exists within user applications running at Ring 3, allowing a local, authenticated user with low privileges to potentially escalate their privileges. Exploitation requires a high complexity attack with active user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.4 (medium), reflecting local attack vector, high attack complexity, required privileges, and user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the vulnerable component but no broader system compromise indicated.
Potential Impact
If exploited, an unprivileged authenticated user could escalate their privileges on the affected system, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Intel Connectivity Performance Suite software installer process. However, the vulnerability does not lead to further system-wide confidentiality, integrity, or availability impacts. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit local access to trusted users and avoid running untrusted software with user interaction on affected systems. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- intel
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-03T17:58:55.232Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a03656ccbff5d861008d8dc
Added to database: 05/12/2026, 17:37:48 UTC
Last enriched: 05/19/2026, 18:56:24 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 20:51:26 UTC
Views: 82
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