How severe is CVE-2019-6186?

CVE-2019-6186 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-6186 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6186?

CVE-2019-6186 affects Lenovo System Interface Foundation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6186?

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-2019-6186 published?

CVE-2019-6186 was published on 2019-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6186

CVE-2019-6186 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo System Interface Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lenovo System Interface Foundation
Published: 2019-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential vulnerability was reported in Lenovo System Interface Foundation versions before v1.1.18.3 that could allow an authenticated user to execute code as another user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6186?: A potential vulnerability was reported in Lenovo System Interface Foundation versions before v1.1.18.3 that could allow an authenticated user to execute code as another user.
How severe is CVE-2019-6186?: CVE-2019-6186 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6186 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6186?: CVE-2019-6186 affects Lenovo System Interface Foundation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6186?: 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-2019-6186 published?: CVE-2019-6186 was published on 2019-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/LEN-29198

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:system_interface_foundation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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