CVE-2025-20079: Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Advisor software may allow an authenticated user to potentially ena

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-20079?

advisor: upgrade to 2024.2; oneapi base toolkit: upgrade to 2024.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-20079 being exploited?

CVE-2025-20079 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-20079 affect?

CVE-2025-20079 affects advisor, oneapi base toolkit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Advisor software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-20079?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-20079 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting advisor, oneapi base toolkit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Advisor software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2025-05-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Intel Corporation · Vendor: intel

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-13 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intel advisor UPGRADE

Affected: < 2024.2

Fixed in: 2024.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy advisor || rpm -q advisor || advisor --version

2. UPGRADE to 2024.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade advisor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade advisor

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

intel oneapi base toolkit UPGRADE

Affected: < 2024.2

Fixed in: 2024.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy oneapi-base-toolkit || rpm -q oneapi-base-toolkit || oneapi-base-toolkit --version

2. UPGRADE to 2024.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade oneapi-base-toolkit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade oneapi-base-toolkit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-20079?

advisor: upgrade to 2024.2; oneapi base toolkit: upgrade to 2024.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-20079 being exploited?

CVE-2025-20079 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-20079 affect?

CVE-2025-20079 affects advisor, oneapi base toolkit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Advisor software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

How urgent is CVE-2025-20079?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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