CVE-2026-20734: Medium severity vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
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Updated

Improper initialization in some firmware for some Intel(R) Active Management Technology (Intel(R) AMT), and some Intel(R) Standard Manageability 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 confidentiality (high), integrity (none) and availability (none) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20734?

CVE-2026-20734 has a risk score of 34, indicating a moderate severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20734?

To fix CVE-2026-20734, ensure that you update the firmware for Intel Active Management Technology or Intel Standard Manageability to the latest version provided by Intel.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2026-20734?

CVE-2026-20734 affects systems utilizing certain versions of Intel Active Management Technology and Intel Standard Manageability firmware.

4

Can CVE-2026-20734 lead to data exposure?

Yes, CVE-2026-20734 can allow information disclosure if exploited by a system software adversary with privileged access.

5

What measures should be taken to mitigate CVE-2026-20734?

To mitigate CVE-2026-20734, regularly monitor and apply firmware updates from Intel and manage user privileges carefully.

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