CVE-2019-6188

CVE-2019-6188 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lenovo 510-15ikl Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
• CVSS v2: 7.5
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Lenovo 510-15ikl Firmware
• Published: 2019-11-12
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The BIOS tamper detection mechanism was not triggered in Lenovo ThinkPad T460p, BIOS versions up to R07ET90W, and T470p, BIOS versions up to R0FET50W, which may allow for unauthorized access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6188?

The BIOS tamper detection mechanism was not triggered in Lenovo ThinkPad T460p, BIOS versions up to R07ET90W, and T470p, BIOS versions up to R0FET50W, which may allow for unauthorized access.

How severe is CVE-2019-6188?

CVE-2019-6188 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-6188 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6188?

CVE-2019-6188 primarily affects Lenovo 510-15ikl Firmware. In total, 392 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6188?

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

When was CVE-2019-6188 published?

CVE-2019-6188 was published on 2019-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-27714

Affected products (392)

• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:510-15ikl_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:510s-08ikl_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideacentre_300-20ish_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideacentre_300s-11ish_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideacentre_310s-08asr_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideacentre_310s-08igm_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideacentre_510-15icb_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideacentre_510a-15icb_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideacentre_510s-08ish_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideacentre_700_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideacentre_720-18apr_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideacentre_720-18icb_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:legion_c530-19icb_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:legion_c730-19ico_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:legion_t530-28apr_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:legion_t530-28apr_reflash_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:legion_t530-28icb_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:legion_t530-28icb_reflash_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:legion_t730-28ico_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:legion_y520t_z370_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:63_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:h50-30g_desktop_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:m4500_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:m4500_id_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:m4550_id_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:v330-15igm_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:v530s-07icb_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:qitian_4500_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:qitian_b4550_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:qitian_b4650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:qitian_b5900_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:qitian_m4550_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:qitian_m4600_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:qitian_m4650_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:qt_m410_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:qt_b415_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:qt_m415_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkcentre_e73_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkcentre_e73s_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkcentre_e74_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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