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Intel Quartus Software Vulnerabilities Require Immediate Updates

First seen 12 Nov 2026, 11:49 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •November 12, 2026 at 11:51 UTC
  • •Multiple vulnerabilities in Intel Quartus software may allow privilege escalation.
  • •Affected versions include Intel Quartus Prime Pro before 22.2 and Standard before 22.1STD.
  • •Intel recommends immediate updates to mitigate identified risks.

Intel has released an advisory regarding multiple security vulnerabilities in the Intel® Quartus® Prime Pro and Standard edition software, which may allow escalation of privilege or information disclosure. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2022-33892, CVE-2022-33902, CVE-2022-26840, CVE-2022-32570, and CVE-2022-26888, affect versions prior to 22.2 for Pro and 22.1STD for Standard editions. All reported vulnerabilities have a CVSS base score of 6.7 or higher, indicating a high level of risk. Users are urged to update their software to the latest versions to mitigate these risks. The vulnerabilities were reported by external researchers, with acknowledgments given in the advisory. The updates are available for download through Intel's official channels.

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Timeline

2023-02-16
CVE-2022-33892 published
Path traversal vulnerability in Intel Quartus software allows potential privilege escalation.
Altera
2023-02-16
CVE-2022-33902 published
Insufficient control flow management vulnerability in Intel Quartus software may enable privilege escalation.
Altera
2023-02-16
CVE-2022-26840 published
Improper neutralization vulnerability in Intel Quartus software may allow privilege escalation.
Altera
2023-02-16
CVE-2022-26888 published
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Intel Quartus software may allow information disclosure.
Altera
2026-11-12
Intel advisory released
Intel released an advisory recommending updates to mitigate vulnerabilities in Quartus software.
Altera

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Common questions

Which versions are affected?
Intel Quartus Prime Pro edition software before version 22.2 and Standard edition before version 22.1STD are affected.
What should I do to protect my systems?
Update to Intel Quartus Prime Pro edition version 22.2 or later and Standard edition version 22.1STD or later.
How severe are these vulnerabilities?
The vulnerabilities have CVSS scores ranging from 6.7 to 7.3, indicating a high level of risk.