CVE-2026-28757: Protection mechanism failure for some Intel(R) Workload Services Framework software within Ring 3: User Applic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-28757?

workload sevices framework: upgrade to 25.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-28757 being exploited?

CVE-2026-28757 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-2026-28757 affect?

CVE-2026-28757 affects workload sevices framework. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Protection mechanism failure for some Intel(R) Workload Services Framework software within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with a privileged user combined with a low complexity

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-28757?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-28757 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting workload sevices framework. 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) Workload Services Framework software within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with a privileged user combined with a low complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are present without special internal knowledge and requires passive user interaction. The

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	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-693
Published	2026-08-11
Last modified	2026-10-02

Publisher (CNA): Intel Corporation · Vendor: intel

Last updated 2026-10-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-11 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-02 14:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

intel workload sevices framework UPGRADE

Affected: < 25.27

Fixed in: 25.27

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy workload-sevices-framework || rpm -q workload-sevices-framework || workload-sevices-framework --version

2. UPGRADE to 25.27 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade workload-sevices-framework

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade workload-sevices-framework

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-2026-28757?

workload sevices framework: upgrade to 25.27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-28757 being exploited?

CVE-2026-28757 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-2026-28757 affect?

CVE-2026-28757 affects workload sevices framework. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). Protection mechanism failure for some Intel(R) Workload Services Framework software within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with a privileged user combined with a low complexity

How urgent is CVE-2026-28757?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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