How severe is CVE-2016-8223?

CVE-2016-8223 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8223 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8223?

CVE-2016-8223 affects Lenovo System Interface Foundation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8223?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-8223 published?

CVE-2016-8223 was published on 2016-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8223

CVE-2016-8223 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo System Interface Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Lenovo System Interface Foundation
Published: 2016-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

During an internal security review, Lenovo identified a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Lenovo System Interface Foundation software installed on some Windows 10 PCs where a user with local privileges could run arbitrary code with administrator level privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8223?: During an internal security review, Lenovo identified a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Lenovo System Interface Foundation software installed on some Windows 10 PCs where a user with local privileges could run arbitrary code with administrator level privileges.
How severe is CVE-2016-8223?: CVE-2016-8223 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8223 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8223?: CVE-2016-8223 affects Lenovo System Interface Foundation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8223?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-8223 published?: CVE-2016-8223 was published on 2016-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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