What is CVE-2025-36522?

CVE-2025-36522 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel(r) Chipset Software, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2026-02-10.

How severe is CVE-2025-36522?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Intel(r) Chipset Software

CVE-2025-36522

Incorrect default permissions for some Intel(R) Chipset Software before version 10.1.20266.8668 or later. within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. System software adversary with an authenticated user combined…

EPSS: 0.001 (0.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

N/a Intel(r) Chipset Software — versions before version 10.1.20266.8668 or later.

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

secure@intel.com

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-36522?: CVE-2025-36522 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel(r) Chipset Software, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2026-02-10.
How severe is CVE-2025-36522?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.