Description
An improper permissions vulnerability was reported in Lenovo System Update that could allow a local authenticated user to execute code with elevated privileges.
Published: 2026-11-11
Score: 7 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Remediation

Vendor Solution

As of October 31, 2026, Lenovo System Update has reached end of support status, and no further updates will be released to address these vulnerabilities.  Lenovo recommends that users uninstall Lenovo System Update as soon as possible and migrate to Lenovo Commercial Vantage ( Lenovo Commercial Vantage - Lenovo Support US https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/hf003321 ).

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History

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An improper permissions vulnerability was reported in Lenovo System Update that could allow a local authenticated user to execute code with elevated privileges.
First Time appeared Lenovo
Lenovo system Update
Weaknesses CWE-276
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:system_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Lenovo
Lenovo system Update
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 7, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Subscriptions

Lenovo System Update
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: lenovo

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-11T16:15:32.544Z

Reserved: 2026-08-21T15:10:58.579Z

Link: CVE-2026-77873

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-276

    Incorrect Default Permissions