Intel(R) Quartus Prime Pro and Standard…: XML Injection
CVE-2022-27233 is a high-severity XML injection vulnerability in Intel(R) Quartus Prime Pro and Standard edition software, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected Intel(R) Quartus Prime Pro and Standard edition software versions: See reference. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 55% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Quartus Prime to 22.1 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on intel.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel(R) Quartus Prime Pro and Standard edition software | Intel(R) Quartus Prime Pro and Standard edition software | See reference | Not stated |
| Intel | Quartus Prime | 21.1 and earlier; before 22.1 | 22.1 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 6.5 | Medium | CNA (intel.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
Official description
XML injection in the Quartus(R) Prime Programmer included in the Intel(R) Quartus Prime Pro and Standard edition software may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via network access.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: XML Injection
The product does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in Intel(R) Quartus Prime Pro and Standard edition software
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
Recent XML Injection vulnerabilities
- 7.2 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
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