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CVE-2022-28697: Improper access control in firmware for Intel(R) AMT and Intel(R) Standard Manageability may allow an unaut...

Improper access control in firmware for Intel(R) AMT and Intel(R) Standard Manageability may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.

MediumCVSS 6.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This vulnerability affects firmware for Intel AMT and Intel Standard Manageability. Someone with physical access to an affected system could potentially gain higher privileges. The business risk is concentrated in managed endpoints, appliances, or servers where physical access is plausible or poorly controlled.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted remediation item, not an emergency internet-wide exposure. Prioritize systems with manageability enabled in physically accessible locations, sensitive environments, or third-party service workflows.

Technical view

CVE-2022-28697 is an improper access control issue in Intel AMT and Intel Standard Manageability firmware. CVSS 3.1 is 6.8 with physical attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Organizations may be exposed if they operate systems with affected Intel AMT or Intel Standard Manageability firmware. The provided bundle does not list exact affected firmware versions, so teams must compare inventory against Intel SA-00709 and relevant OEM guidance.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires physical access according to the CVSS vector, which lowers broad internet risk but matters for shared facilities, repair workflows, branch offices, labs, and unattended systems.

Researcher notes

Evidence in the provided bundle is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, and references. No CWE, affected version matrix, fixed version, or exploit details are included. Avoid assuming product scope beyond Intel AMT and Intel Standard Manageability firmware.

Mitigation direction

  • Review Intel SA-00709 for affected firmware and vendor remediation guidance.
  • Check OEM or platform vendor firmware updates for managed Intel systems.
  • Review NetApp advisory if NetApp-managed platforms are in scope.
  • Restrict physical access to systems using AMT or Standard Manageability.
  • Disable unused manageability features where vendor guidance supports doing so.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems with Intel AMT or Intel Standard Manageability enabled.
  • Record firmware versions and compare them with Intel SA-00709 guidance.
  • Check endpoint, server, and appliance OEM advisories for matching fixes.
  • Verify physical access controls for exposed or shared-location systems.
  • Document exceptions where vendor fixes are unavailable or not applicable.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/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
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.8CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H0.95.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.8Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-28697Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/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) AMT and Intel(R) Standard ManageabilitySee referencesListed
Weakness

CWE details

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