How severe is CVE-2019-6189?

CVE-2019-6189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-6189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6189?

CVE-2019-6189 affects Lenovo System Interface Foundation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6189?

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-2019-6189 published?

CVE-2019-6189 was published on 2019-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6189

CVE-2019-6189 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo System Interface Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
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 administrative user to load an unsigned DLL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6189?: A potential vulnerability was reported in Lenovo System Interface Foundation versions before v1.1.18.3 that could allow an administrative user to load an unsigned DLL.
How severe is CVE-2019-6189?: CVE-2019-6189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6189?: CVE-2019-6189 affects Lenovo System Interface Foundation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6189?: 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-2019-6189 published?: CVE-2019-6189 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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