Privilege Escalation in Intel VTune Profiler Software
CVE-2026-28702

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Vtune(tm) Profiler Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-28702?

The Intel VTune Profiler software has been identified with incorrect default permissions that may allow privilege escalation. An unprivileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges without authentication. Although executing this attack requires high complexity, it could occur remotely over the network, highlighting the need for vigilance in system configuration. The vulnerability poses potential risks to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems, necessitating prompt attention and mitigation strategies to protect user applications.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software See references

References

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

CVSS V4

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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