How severe is CVE-2019-6149?

CVE-2019-6149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-6149 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6149?

CVE-2019-6149 affects Lenovo Dynamic Power Reduction. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6149?

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

When was CVE-2019-6149 published?

CVE-2019-6149 was published on 2019-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6149

CVE-2019-6149 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Dynamic Power Reduction with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Lenovo Dynamic Power Reduction
Published: 2019-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unquoted search path vulnerability was identified in Lenovo Dynamic Power Reduction Utility prior to version 2.2.2.0 that could allow a malicious user with local access to execute code with administrative privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6149?: An unquoted search path vulnerability was identified in Lenovo Dynamic Power Reduction Utility prior to version 2.2.2.0 that could allow a malicious user with local access to execute code with administrative privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-6149?: CVE-2019-6149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6149 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6149?: CVE-2019-6149 affects Lenovo Dynamic Power Reduction. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6149?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-6149 published?: CVE-2019-6149 was published on 2019-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:dynamic_power_reduction:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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