How severe is CVE-2022-3431?

CVE-2022-3431 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-3431 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3431?

CVE-2022-3431 primarily affects Lenovo Ideapad Creator 5-16ach6 Firmware. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3431?

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

When was CVE-2022-3431 published?

CVE-2022-3431 was published on 2023-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3431

CVE-2022-3431 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Ideapad Creator 5-16ach6 Firmware 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Lenovo Ideapad Creator 5-16ach6 Firmware
Published: 2023-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential vulnerability in a driver used during manufacturing process on some consumer Lenovo Notebook devices that was mistakenly not deactivated may allow an attacker with elevated privileges to modify secure boot setting by modifying an NVRAM variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3431?: A potential vulnerability in a driver used during manufacturing process on some consumer Lenovo Notebook devices that was mistakenly not deactivated may allow an attacker with elevated privileges to modify secure boot setting by modifying an NVRAM variable.
How severe is CVE-2022-3431?: CVE-2022-3431 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-3431 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3431?: CVE-2022-3431 primarily affects Lenovo Ideapad Creator 5-16ach6 Firmware. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3431?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-3431 published?: CVE-2022-3431 was published on 2023-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-94952

Affected products (25)

cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideapad_creator_5-16ach6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideapad_5_pro-16ihu6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideapad_5_pro-16ach6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:yoga_slim_7-13itl05_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:yoga_slim_7-13acn05_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:yoga_slim_7_pro_16arh7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:yoga_slim_7_pro_16ach6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:yoga_slim_7_carbon_13itl5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:yoga_duet_7-13itl6-lte_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:yoga_duet_7-13itl6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:yoga_duet_7-13iml05_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkbook_plus_g3_iap_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkbook_plus_g2_itg_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkbook_16p_nx_arh_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkbook_16_g4\+_iap_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkbook_16_g4\+_ara_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkbook_14_g4\+_iap_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkbook_14_g4\+_ara_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:thinkbook_13x_itg_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideapad_slim_7_pro_16ach6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:s540-15iml_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:slim_7_16arh7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideapad_duet_3_10igl5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:ideapad_5_pro_16arh7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:d330-10igl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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