How severe is CVE-2020-8350?

CVE-2020-8350 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-8350 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8350?

CVE-2020-8350 affects Lenovo Thinkpad Stack Wireless Router Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8350?

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-2020-8350 published?

CVE-2020-8350 was published on 2020-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8350

CVE-2020-8350 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Thinkpad Stack Wireless Router Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Lenovo Thinkpad Stack Wireless Router Firmware
Published: 2020-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability was reported in Lenovo ThinkPad Stack Wireless Router firmware version 1.1.3.4 that could allow escalation of privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8350?: An authentication bypass vulnerability was reported in Lenovo ThinkPad Stack Wireless Router firmware version 1.1.3.4 that could allow escalation of privilege.
How severe is CVE-2020-8350?: CVE-2020-8350 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-8350 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8350?: CVE-2020-8350 affects Lenovo Thinkpad Stack Wireless Router Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8350?: 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-2020-8350 published?: CVE-2020-8350 was published on 2020-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-48228

Affected products (1)

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