CVE-2025-35990: Improper input validation for some Intel Endpoint Management Assistant (EMA) software before version 1.14.5 wi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-35990?

endpoint management assistant: upgrade to 1.14.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-35990 being exploited?

CVE-2025-35990 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-2025-35990 affect?

CVE-2025-35990 affects endpoint management assistant. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper input validation for some Intel Endpoint Management Assistant (EMA) software before version 1.14.5 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an unauthenticated user

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-35990 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting endpoint management assistant. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper input validation for some Intel Endpoint Management Assistant (EMA) software before version 1.14.5 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an unauthenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via adjacent access when attack requirements are not present without special internal knowledge and re

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2026-05-12
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): Intel Corporation · Vendor: intel

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-12 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intel endpoint management assistant UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.14.5.0

Fixed in: 1.14.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy endpoint-management-assistant || rpm -q endpoint-management-assistant || endpoint-management-assistant --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.14.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade endpoint-management-assistant

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade endpoint-management-assistant

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-2025-35990?

endpoint management assistant: upgrade to 1.14.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-35990 being exploited?

CVE-2025-35990 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-2025-35990 affect?

CVE-2025-35990 affects endpoint management assistant. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper input validation for some Intel Endpoint Management Assistant (EMA) software before version 1.14.5 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an unauthenticated user

How urgent is CVE-2025-35990?

Priority 34/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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