How severe is CVE-2020-8327?

CVE-2020-8327 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-8327 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8327?

CVE-2020-8327 affects Lenovo Vantage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8327?

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-2020-8327 published?

CVE-2020-8327 was published on 2020-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8327

CVE-2020-8327 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Vantage with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Lenovo Vantage
Published: 2020-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in LenovoBatteryGaugePackage for Lenovo System Interface Foundation bundled in Lenovo Vantage prior to version 10.2003.10.0 that could allow an authenticated user to execute code with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8327?: A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in LenovoBatteryGaugePackage for Lenovo System Interface Foundation bundled in Lenovo Vantage prior to version 10.2003.10.0 that could allow an authenticated user to execute code with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-8327?: CVE-2020-8327 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-8327 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8327?: CVE-2020-8327 affects Lenovo Vantage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8327?: 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-2020-8327 published?: CVE-2020-8327 was published on 2020-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-30401

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:vantage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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