How severe is CVE-2018-9070?

CVE-2018-9070 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-9070 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-9070?

CVE-2018-9070 affects Lenovo Smart Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9070?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-9070 published?

CVE-2018-9070 was published on 2018-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-9070

CVE-2018-9070 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Smart Assistant with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lenovo Smart Assistant
Published: 2018-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

For the Lenovo Smart Assistant Android app versions earlier than 12.1.82, an attacker with physical access to the smart speaker can, by pressing a specific button sequence, enter factory test mode and enable a web service intended for testing the device. As with most test modes, this provides extra privileges, including changing settings and running code. Lenovo Smart Assistant is an Amazon Alexa-enabled smart speaker developed by Lenovo.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9070?: For the Lenovo Smart Assistant Android app versions earlier than 12.1.82, an attacker with physical access to the smart speaker can, by pressing a specific button sequence, enter factory test mode and enable a web service intended for testing the device. As with most test modes, this provides extra privileges, including changing settings and running code. Lenovo Smart Assistant is an Amazon Alexa-enabled smart speaker developed by Lenovo.
How severe is CVE-2018-9070?: CVE-2018-9070 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-9070 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-9070?: CVE-2018-9070 affects Lenovo Smart Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9070?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-9070 published?: CVE-2018-9070 was published on 2018-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-22172

Affected products (1)

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