How severe is CVE-2019-6191?

CVE-2019-6191 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-6191 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-2019-6191?

CVE-2019-6191 affects Lenovo Paper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6191?

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-2019-6191 published?

CVE-2019-6191 was published on 2019-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6191

CVE-2019-6191 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Paper 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lenovo Paper
Published: 2019-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential vulnerability in the discontinued LenovoPaper software version 1.0.0.22 may allow local privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6191?: A potential vulnerability in the discontinued LenovoPaper software version 1.0.0.22 may allow local privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2019-6191?: CVE-2019-6191 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6191 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-2019-6191?: CVE-2019-6191 affects Lenovo Paper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6191?: 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-2019-6191 published?: CVE-2019-6191 was published on 2019-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/LEN-29187

Affected products (1)

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