CVE-2022-26032 Privilege escalation in Intel(R) Distribution for Python programming language for Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits

Medium 6.7 Published 16 Feb 2023 Updated 27 Jan 2025

An authenticated local attacker can escalate privileges via uncontrolled search path elements in Intel Distribution for Python.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-26032?

CVE-2022-26032 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel(R) Distribution for Python programming language for Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits, published on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Uncontrolled search path element in the Intel(R) Distribution for Python programming language before version 2022.1 for Intel(R) oneAPI Toolkits may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-26032?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Distribution for Python.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26032?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-26032 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-26032 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-26032 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gh84-w4pf-v843.