CVE-2025-20629 (CVSS 6.7)

Description

Insecure inherited permissions in the NVM Update Utility for some Intel(R) Ethernet Network Adapter E810 Series before version 4.60 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-277 CWE-277

References

Other References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01295.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20629? +

Insecure inherited permissions in the NVM Update Utility for some Intel(R) Ethernet Network Adapter E810 Series before version 4.60 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-20629? +

CVE-2025-20629 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-20629? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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