How severe is CVE-2019-6196?

CVE-2019-6196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-6196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-6196?

CVE-2019-6196 affects Lenovo Installation Package. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6196?

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

When was CVE-2019-6196 published?

CVE-2019-6196 was published on 2020-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-6196

CVE-2019-6196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Installation Package with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Lenovo Installation Package
Published: 2020-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A symbolic link vulnerability in some Lenovo installation packages, prior to version 1.2.9.3, could allow privileged file operations during file extraction and installation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6196?: A symbolic link vulnerability in some Lenovo installation packages, prior to version 1.2.9.3, could allow privileged file operations during file extraction and installation.
How severe is CVE-2019-6196?: CVE-2019-6196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6196?: CVE-2019-6196 affects Lenovo Installation Package. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6196?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-6196 published?: CVE-2019-6196 was published on 2020-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len-27431

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:installation_package:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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