Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE concerns Intel AMT firmware Web UI clickjacking protection. A remote attacker could use a crafted web page to misdirect a user’s clicks against the AMT interface. Business urgency depends on whether affected AMT firmware is present and reachable.
Executive priority
Treat this as an exposure-management item, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize assets with enabled AMT, reachable management interfaces, or high business criticality.
Technical view
Intel AMT firmware versions before 9.1.40.1000, 9.5.60.1952, 10.0.50.1004, 11.0.0.1205, and 11.6.25.1129 have insufficient clickjacking protection in the Web User Interface.
Likely exposure
Systems using Intel AMT firmware below the listed fixed versions may be exposed, especially where the AMT Web UI is accessible to users who could be targeted with crafted web content.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The described attack requires a crafted web page and user interaction. Specific impact after click hijacking is not detailed in the supplied sources.
Researcher notes
The source bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, exploit evidence, and detailed post-click impact. Analysis should stay limited to AMT Web UI clickjacking risk and branch-specific firmware version thresholds.
Mitigation direction
- Check Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00081 for vendor-approved firmware guidance.
- Inventory endpoints and servers with Intel AMT enabled.
- Identify AMT firmware versions below the listed fixed releases.
- Restrict AMT Web UI access to trusted management networks.
- Apply OEM or Intel firmware updates where applicable.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Intel AMT is enabled on managed assets.
- Record AMT firmware versions and compare against fixed version thresholds.
- Review network exposure of AMT Web UI management interfaces.
- Verify firmware update status through vendor or OEM tooling.
- Document any exception where firmware cannot be updated.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00081&languageid=en-frCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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