Description
Protection mechanism failure for some Intel(R) Workload Services Framework software within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with a privileged user combined with a low 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 passive 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.
Published: 2026-08-11
Score: 5.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A local user can exploit a protection mechanism failure in Intel Workload Services Framework software that runs in Ring 3. The flaw allows the user to elevate their privileges, potentially giving them full control of the system. The vulnerability is identified as CWE‑693, and it can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. No remote code execution or denial‑of‑service is reported; the threat is limited to privilege escalation within the local environment.

Affected Systems

Intel Workload Services Framework software; specific versions are not disclosed in the CVE.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.4 indicates medium overall severity. An EPSS score of less than 1 % shows an extremely low probability of active exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV, meaning no publicly known exploits are in use. The attack vector is inferred to be local, requiring a user with a privileged account and no special internal knowledge. An adversary with local access could, through low‑complexity steps, achieve privilege escalation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 12, 2026 at 21:13 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Check whether your system uses Intel Workload Services Framework and ensure any Intel‑provided patches or firmware updates are installed as soon as they are released.
  • Apply the principle of least privilege: limit local user rights and enforce strong authentication for privileged accounts that run the framework.
  • Monitor system logs for unusual privilege‑escalation activity; consider disabling the framework component if it is not essential to operations.
  • Maintain the system promptly with vendor security releases and review configuration hardening guidelines when a patch is unavailable.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 12, 2026 at 21:13 UTC.

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History

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Intel
Intel workload Services Framework Software
Vendors & Products Intel
Intel workload Services Framework Software

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Intel Workload Services Framework Privilege Escalation via Protection Mechanism Failure

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Protection mechanism failure for some Intel(R) Workload Services Framework software within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with a privileged user combined with a low 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 passive 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.
Weaknesses CWE-693
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Intel Workload Services Framework Software
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: intel

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-12T13:37:50.744Z

Reserved: 2026-03-20T03:00:17.076Z

Link: CVE-2026-28757

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Updated: 2026-08-12T13:37:14.049Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-08-11T17:17:57.233

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

Link: CVE-2026-28757

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-08-13T10:40:15Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-693

    Protection Mechanism Failure