Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Connectivity Performance Suite | < 50.25.1121.193 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01429.htmlVendor AdvisoryPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-20772?
CVE-2026-20772 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). 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. Unpri...
How severe is CVE-2026-20772?
CVE-2026-20772 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-20772?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Connectivity Performance Suite.