Description
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows within Ring 2: Device Drivers may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an unauthenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable local code execution. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are not present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (low), integrity (none) and availability (none) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (high), integrity (low) and availability (low) impacts.
Published: 2026-08-11
Score: 6.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A driver in Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows can reveal sensitive data and allow an unprivileged local user to gain elevated privileges, potentially enabling local code execution. The flaw exploitable without authentication and requires low effort from an attacker, meaning it can compromise confidentiality and elevate privileges with relative ease.

Affected Systems

Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows is affected. No version details are presently supplied, so all current builds should be evaluated.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.3 indicates moderate severity, while the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests a low likelihood of exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Attackers would need local access, can operate with minimal complexity, and no user interaction is necessary. If exploited, an attacker could read privileged data and execute additional code, leading to a high confidentiality impact for the system.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 12, 2026 at 21:47 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software patch or driver update that removes the flaw.
  • If the patch is not available, uninstall or disable the vulnerable driver and use the Windows native Wi-Fi driver or a trusted third‑party alternative.
  • Enforce least privilege on local accounts, restrict local privilege escalation through group policy, and monitor for unusual driver activity or privilege change events.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 12, 2026 at 21:47 UTC.

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History

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Intel
Intel intel Proset Wireless Wifi Software For Windows
Vendors & Products Intel
Intel intel Proset Wireless Wifi Software For Windows

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows Local Code Execution via Device Driver

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor for some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software for Windows within Ring 2: Device Drivers may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an unauthenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable local code execution. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are not present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (low), integrity (none) and availability (none) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (high), integrity (low) and availability (low) impacts.
Weaknesses CWE-200
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 6.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:L/SA:L'}


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Intel Intel Proset Wireless Wifi Software For Windows
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: intel

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-12T19:14:10.692Z

Reserved: 2025-12-03T17:59:50.538Z

Link: CVE-2026-20737

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-12T19:13:58.325Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-08-11T17:17:50.643

Modified: 2026-08-12T20:54:11.500

Link: CVE-2026-20737

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-13T10:40:59Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor