CVE-2025-24299CWE-20

CVE-2025-24299

High · published November 11, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
27.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An improper input validation flaw in Intel's CIP software could open the door for privilege escalation—like a sneaky intruder finding an unlocked side entrance! 🔥 Imagine a hotel where the front desk has a guest list but doesn't check IDs; anyone could get an extra key to any room just by asking nicely. That's how this vulnerability operates—if an attacker with some inside info knows how to ask, they could gain unauthorized access to sensitive system controls. An unprivileged adversary could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges without raising any alarms, potentially dismantling confidentiality, integrity, and availability across the system. The fallout could be absolutely devastating, allowing them to manipulate or steal information without the need for user interaction!

Put simply

Imagine a hotel where the front desk has a guest list but doesn't check IDs; anyone could get an extra key to any room just by asking nicely. That's how this vulnerability operates—if an attacker with some inside info knows how to ask, they could gain unauthorized access to sensitive system controls. Improper input validation in Intel(R) CIP software before version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 allows an authenticated user to perform low-complexity attacks leading to privilege escalation, posing significant risks to the system's core functionalities.

What to do

An unprivileged adversary could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges without raising any alarms, potentially dismantling confidentiality, integrity, and availability across the system. The fallout could be absolutely devastating, allowing them to manipulate or steal information without the need for user interaction! Update the Intel CIP software to version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 immediately to close this vulnerability. Conduct an audit of user permissions and ensure that strict input validation checks are reinforced within your applications. Don't forget to monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity! You’ve got this! Stay vigilant and secure your systems, and you’ll be the hero of your digital landscape! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00347 · 27.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2025-11-11T22:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
intel/computing_improvement_program< 2.4.110012.4.11001
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 16:49Z
    Improper input validation for some Intel(R) CIP software before version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of…
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