CVE-2022-3699
CVE-2022-3699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Diagnostics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Lenovo Diagnostics
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin prior to version 1.3.1.2 and Lenovo Diagnostics prior to version 4.45 that could allow a local user to execute code with elevated privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-3699?
- A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo HardwareScanPlugin prior to version 1.3.1.2 and Lenovo Diagnostics prior to version 4.45 that could allow a local user to execute code with elevated privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2022-3699?
- CVE-2022-3699 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-3699 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-3699?
- CVE-2022-3699 primarily affects Lenovo Diagnostics. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-3699?
- 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-2022-3699 published?
- CVE-2022-3699 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-102365
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-94532
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:diagnostics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:hardwarescan_addin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:hardwarescan_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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