How severe is CVE-2019-6195?

CVE-2019-6195 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-6195 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6195?

CVE-2019-6195 affects Lenovo Xclarity Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6195?

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

When was CVE-2019-6195 published?

CVE-2019-6195 was published on 2020-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6195

CVE-2019-6195 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Xclarity Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Lenovo Xclarity Controller
Published: 2020-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authorization bypass exists in Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) versions prior to 3.08 CDI340V, 3.01 TEI392O, 1.71 PSI328N where a valid authenticated user with lesser privileges may be granted read-only access to higher-privileged information if 1) “LDAP Authentication Only with Local Authorization” mode is configured and used by XCC, and 2) a lesser privileged user logs into XCC within 1 minute of a higher privileged user logging out. The authorization bypass does not exist when “Local Authentication and Authorization” or “LDAP Authentication and Authorization” modes are configured and used by XCC.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6195?: An authorization bypass exists in Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) versions prior to 3.08 CDI340V, 3.01 TEI392O, 1.71 PSI328N where a valid authenticated user with lesser privileges may be granted read-only access to higher-privileged information if 1) “LDAP Authentication Only with Local Authorization” mode is configured and used by XCC, and 2) a lesser privileged user logs into XCC within 1 minute of a higher privileged user logging out. The authorization bypass does not exist when “Local Authentication and Authorization” or “LDAP Authentication and Authorization” modes are configured and used by XCC.
How severe is CVE-2019-6195?: CVE-2019-6195 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-6195 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6195?: CVE-2019-6195 affects Lenovo Xclarity Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6195?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-6195 published?: CVE-2019-6195 was published on 2020-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-29116

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:xclarity_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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