What is CVE-2022-28696?

CVE-2022-28696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Distribution_for_python, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-08-18.

How severe is CVE-2022-28696?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Intel Distribution_for_python

CVE-2022-28696

Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) Distribution for Python before version 2022.0.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.002 (10.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Intel Distribution_for_python
N/a Intel(r) Distribution For Python — versions before version 2022.0.3

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

secure@intel.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28696?: CVE-2022-28696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Distribution_for_python, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-08-18.
How severe is CVE-2022-28696?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.