CVE WatchOct 19, 2026

CVE-2025-24918

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') for some Intel(R) Server Configuration Utility software and Intel(R) Server F

CVSS

6.7

Medium

EPSS

0.1%

KEV

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Exploit Today

0-100

Published: Nov 11, 2025 · Last modified: Oct 19, 2026 · CWE-59

EPSS · 30d

0.1%EPSS · 30 days0.1%

2026-09-282026-10-26

Technical description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') for some Intel(R) Server Configuration Utility software and Intel(R) Server Firmware Update Utility software before version 16.0.12. within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. System software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a high complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are present without special internal knowledge and requires active user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (high), integrity (high) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.

Official references

intel.comhttps://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01400.html

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