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CVE-2022-28696: Uncontrolled search path in the Intel(R) Distribution for Python before version 2022.0.3 may allow an authe...

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.

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

A local user on a system with vulnerable Intel Distribution for Python could potentially abuse how the software searches for components to gain higher privileges. This is not described as a remote internet attack, but it can matter on shared workstations, servers, or build environments.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority hygiene fix for shared or multi-user environments. It is less urgent than a remotely exploitable KEV issue, but privilege escalation can convert a foothold into full system compromise.

Technical view

CVE-2022-28696 is CWE-427 uncontrolled search path in Intel Distribution for Python before 2022.0.3. The CVSS 3.1 vector is 7.8 high: local access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely where Intel Distribution for Python older than 2022.0.3 is installed and local authenticated users can access the host. The source bundle does not identify specific operating systems, package channels, or deployment defaults.

Exploitation context

The CVE describes potential local privilege escalation by an authenticated user. CISA KEV is false in the supplied data, and no cited source in the bundle states active exploitation or public exploit availability.

Researcher notes

Available evidence is sparse. The public record identifies product, affected version range, CWE, CVSS, and local privilege escalation impact, but does not describe the precise search path condition, affected components, or exploit prerequisites beyond authenticated local access.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Intel Distribution for Python to version 2022.0.3 or later.
  • Review Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00684 for vendor guidance.
  • Prioritize shared servers, CI runners, research systems, and multi-user workstations.
  • Restrict local interactive access where vulnerable versions cannot be upgraded quickly.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory hosts using Intel Distribution for Python.
  • Confirm installed versions are 2022.0.3 or later.
  • Identify systems where untrusted or low-privileged users have local access.
  • Review endpoint and software management data for older Intel Python installations.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
3

Public sources used

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-28696Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aIntel(R) Distribution for Pythonbefore version 2022.0.3Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-427

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Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Uncontrolled Search Path Element represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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