Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Intel Distribution for Python Software
CVE-2025-26470

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Distribution For Python Software Installers
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-26470?

An issue has been identified in the Intel Distribution for Python software installers that relates to incorrect default permissions. Such misconfigurations can potentially allow an authenticated user to exploit this vulnerability, facilitating privilege escalation via local access. Users of the affected versions are advised to upgrade to mitigate potential security risks.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Distribution for Python software installers before version 2025.1.0

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advis...

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

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