CVE-2022-25999 Path traversal in version
An authenticated local attacker can exploit an uncontrolled search path to escalate privileges in Intel Enpirion Digital Power Configurator.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-25999?
CVE-2022-25999 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in version, published on 18 Aug 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Uncontrolled search path element in the Intel(R) Enpirion(R) Digital Power Configurator GUI software, all versions may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-25999?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Enpirion Digital Power Configurator Gui.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25999?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-25999 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2022-25999 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-25999 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gwjm-pf8w-mc26.