CVE-2026-20772: Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Connectivity Performance Suite software installers before version 5

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-20772?

connectivity performance suite: upgrade to 50.25.1121.193. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-20772 being exploited?

CVE-2026-20772 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-2026-20772 affect?

CVE-2026-20772 affects connectivity performance suite. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Connectivity Performance Suite software installers before version 50.25.1121.193 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an authe

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-20772?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-20772 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting connectivity performance suite. 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) Connectivity Performance Suite software installers before version 50.25.1121.193 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a high complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are present without special internal knowledg

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	0.1% (top 100%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2026-05-12
Last modified	2026-07-21

Publisher (CNA): Intel Corporation · Vendor: intel

Last updated 2026-07-21 · 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
2026-07-21 15:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intel connectivity performance suite UPGRADE

Affected: < 50.25.1121.193

Fixed in: 50.25.1121.193

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy connectivity-performance-suite || rpm -q connectivity-performance-suite || connectivity-performance-suite --version

2. UPGRADE to 50.25.1121.193 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade connectivity-performance-suite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade connectivity-performance-suite

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-2026-20772?

connectivity performance suite: upgrade to 50.25.1121.193. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-20772 being exploited?

CVE-2026-20772 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-2026-20772 affect?

CVE-2026-20772 affects connectivity performance suite. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) Connectivity Performance Suite software installers before version 50.25.1121.193 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an authe

How urgent is CVE-2026-20772?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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