CVE-2026-40065: Intel Neural Compressor improper input validation privilege escalation

CVE-2026-40065 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-10

Intel Neural Compressor is a software tool that optimizes AI models for performance. A flaw in input validation allows unprivileged users to escalate privileges when a privileged user interacts with the application, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. An attacker with local access could gain elevated permissions on the system.

Technologies: Intel Neural Compressor. Vendors: Intel.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-40065 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-40065 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-40065?
Informational severity, published 10 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Intel Neural Compressor before 3.7.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-40065?
Yes: fixed in 3.7. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-40065 attacked?
It is attacked with local access.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-40065?
Check whether you run Intel Neural Compressor at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 3.7

Technical details

Improper input validation in Intel Neural Compressor before v3.7 allows privilege escalation via Ring 3 user applications. The vulnerability requires local access with a privileged user present and passive user interaction, affecting system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Attack complexity is low with high-privilege prerequisites.

Affected products

  • Intel Neural Compressor before 3.7

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: advisory

References

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