Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability in Intel Trace Analyzer and Collector Software
CVE-2025-20048
5.4MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
Intel
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 12 August 2025
What is CVE-2025-20048?
The vulnerability in Intel(R) Trace Analyzer and Collector allows an authenticated user to exploit an uncontrolled search path. This can potentially lead to privilege escalation through local access, posing a risk to system integrity. Users of the software should apply recommended mitigations and updates to safeguard their systems from possible exploitation.

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Affected Version(s)
Intel(R) Trace Analyzer and Collector software See references
References
CVSS V4
Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved