CVE-2023-40156: Intel System Support Utility

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) SSU software before version 3.0.0.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected products

• Intel System Support Utility: before 3.0.0.2 (fixed in 3.0.0.2)

Published 2024-02-14. Last modified 2026-06-17.