CVE-2026-20772: Escalation of Privilege in Intel(R) Connectivity Performance Suite software installers
Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Connectivity Performance Suite software installers before version 50.25.1121.193 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a high complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are present without special internal knowledge and requires active user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (high), integrity (high) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.
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 Ring 3 user applications and may allow an unprivileged authenticated user to escalate privileges under conditions of high attack complexity and active user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.4 (medium severity), reflecting local attack vector, high attack complexity, required privileges, and user interaction. The vulnerability potentially affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the installer process but does not extend to the underlying system's core security properties. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
If exploited, the vulnerability could allow an authenticated local user to escalate privileges via the installer software, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the installer process. However, the vulnerability does not directly impact the overall system's confidentiality, integrity, or availability. 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 released, limit local access to trusted users and exercise caution when running or installing Intel Connectivity Performance Suite software installers. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-20772: Escalation of Privilege in Intel(R) Connectivity Performance Suite software installers
Description
Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Connectivity Performance Suite software installers before version 50.25.1121.193 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a high complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are present without special internal knowledge and requires active user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (high), integrity (high) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.
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 Ring 3 user applications and may allow an unprivileged authenticated user to escalate privileges under conditions of high attack complexity and active user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.4 (medium severity), reflecting local attack vector, high attack complexity, required privileges, and user interaction. The vulnerability potentially affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the installer process but does not extend to the underlying system's core security properties. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
If exploited, the vulnerability could allow an authenticated local user to escalate privileges via the installer software, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the installer process. However, the vulnerability does not directly impact the overall system's confidentiality, integrity, or availability. 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 released, limit local access to trusted users and exercise caution when running or installing Intel Connectivity Performance Suite software installers. 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: 5/12/2026, 5:37:48 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 5:52:33 PM
Last updated: 5/13/2026, 4:47:49 AM
Views: 8
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