CVE-2022-3701
CVE-2022-3701 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo System Update Plugin 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Lenovo System Update Plugin
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A privilege elevation vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo Vantage SystemUpdate plugin version 2.0.0.212 and earlier that could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-3701?
- A privilege elevation vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo Vantage SystemUpdate plugin version 2.0.0.212 and earlier that could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2022-3701?
- CVE-2022-3701 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-2022-3701 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-3701?
- CVE-2022-3701 primarily affects Lenovo System Update Plugin. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-3701?
- 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-2022-3701 published?
- CVE-2022-3701 was published on 2023-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:system_update_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:lenovo_vantage:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:hardware_scan_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:lenovo_vantage:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:hardware_scan_addin:*:*:*:*:*:lenovo_vantage:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Lenovo System Update Plugin
- CVE-2022-3702 — Medium (CVSS 6.1): A denial of service vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Vantage HardwareScan Plugin version 1.3.0.5 and earlier that…
- CVE-2022-3700 — Medium (CVSS 6.1): A Time of Check Time of Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo Vantage SystemUpdate Plugin version…
All CVEs affecting Lenovo System Update Plugin →
Other CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-31852 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Jellyfin is an open-source media system. The code-quality.yml GitHub Actions workflow in jellyfin/jellyfin-ios is…
- CVE-2025-20282 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A vulnerability in an internal API of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE-PIC could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to…
- CVE-2025-0505 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): On Arista CloudVision systems (virtual or physical on-premise deployments), Zero Touch Provisioning can be used to gain…
- CVE-2023-48418 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): In checkDebuggingDisallowed of DeviceVersionFragment.java, there is a possible way to access adb before SUW…
- CVE-2023-48419 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An attacker in the wifi vicinity of a target Google Home can spy on the victim, resulting in Elevation of Privilege
- CVE-2023-31273 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Protection mechanism failure in some Intel DCM software before version 5.2 may allow an unauthenticated user to…
Browse all CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) vulnerabilities →