How severe is CVE-2019-6154?

CVE-2019-6154 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2019-6154 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6154?

CVE-2019-6154 affects Lenovo Bootable Usb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6154?

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

When was CVE-2019-6154 published?

CVE-2019-6154 was published on 2019-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6154

CVE-2019-6154 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Bootable Usb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Lenovo Bootable Usb
Published: 2019-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A DLL search path vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Bootable Generator, prior to version Mar-2019, that could allow a malicious user with local access to execute code on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6154?: A DLL search path vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Bootable Generator, prior to version Mar-2019, that could allow a malicious user with local access to execute code on the system.
How severe is CVE-2019-6154?: CVE-2019-6154 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2019-6154 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6154?: CVE-2019-6154 affects Lenovo Bootable Usb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6154?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-6154 published?: CVE-2019-6154 was published on 2019-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/LEN-25401

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:bootable_usb:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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