CVE-2023-39221 Privilege escalation in Intel Unison software

Medium 5.4 Published 14 Nov 2023 Updated 30 Aug 2024

An authenticated user can escalate privileges via network access due to improper access control in Intel Unison software.

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

What is CVE-2023-39221?

CVE-2023-39221 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Unison software, published on 14 Nov 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper access control for some Intel Unison software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39221?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Intel Unison Software.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39221?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39221 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-39221 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39221 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-42gp-78x8-7p5j.