Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Intel System Firmware Update Utility for Server Boards and Server Systems Based - CVE-2025-35999
Published: February 17, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU122986
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.4 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-35999
CWE-ID: CWE-732
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 permission assignment for critical resource. A local administrator can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Affected software
Intel System Firmware Update Utility for Server Boards and Server Systems Based
How to mitigate CVE-2025-35999
Install updates from vendor's website.
Intel System Firmware Update Utility for Server Boards and Server Systems Based - update to 16.0.12