Incorrect default permissions in Intel Memory and Storage Tool (MAS) - CVE-2025-36511
Published: February 12, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU122775
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-36511
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Affected software
Intel Memory and Storage Tool (MAS)
How to mitigate CVE-2025-36511
Install updates from vendor's website.
Intel Memory and Storage Tool (MAS) - update to 2.5.2