Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows
CVE-2026-20890

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Proset/wireless Wifi Software For Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-20890?

This vulnerability arises from improper privilege management in Intel's PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows, potentially allowing unprivileged adversaries to escalate privileges through complex attack vectors. Attackers could exploit this flaw locally, requiring no special internal knowledge or user interaction, which raises concerns about the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. Users of this software should ensure they are aware of this issue to maintain security.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows See references

References

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

CVSS V4

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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