Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU131561

Untrusted search path in Intel Server Firmware Update Utility - CVE-2025-35969

Published: May 15, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU131561

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-35969

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Intel

Affected software:
Intel Server Firmware Update Utility

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Install updates from vendor's website.