PatchTheCVECVE-2026-20702: Protection mechanism failure for some Intel(R) Data Center Attestation Primitives (Intel(R) DCAP) may allow in
CVE-2026-20702 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.9) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Protection mechanism failure for some Intel(R) Data Center Attestation Primitives (Intel(R) DCAP) may allow information disclosure. Unprivileged software adversary with an unauthenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable data exposure. This result may potentially occur via network access when attack requirements are present with special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impac
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.9 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 61%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-693 |
| Published | 2026-08-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-08-12 |
Last updated 2026-08-12 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-20702?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-20702 being exploited?
CVE-2026-20702 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-2026-20702 affect?
CVE-2026-20702 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.9). Protection mechanism failure for some Intel(R) Data Center Attestation Primitives (Intel(R) DCAP) may allow information disclosure. Unprivileged software adversary with an unauthenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enabl
How urgent is CVE-2026-20702?
Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action