PatchTheCVECVE-2026-20712: Incomplete cleanup in some UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) reference platforms within UEFI may allow an inform
CVE-2026-20712 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.0) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Incomplete cleanup in some UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) reference platforms within UEFI may allow an information disclosure. System software adversary with a privileged user combined with a low complexity attack may enable data exposure. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confident
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.0 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 95%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-459 |
| 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-2026-20712?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-20712 being exploited?
CVE-2026-20712 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-2026-20712 affect?
CVE-2026-20712 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). Incomplete cleanup in some UEFI firmware for some Intel(R) reference platforms within UEFI may allow an information disclosure. System software adversary with a privileged user combined with a low complexity attack may enable data exposure.
How urgent is CVE-2026-20712?
Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.