CVE-2022-4568
CVE-2022-4568 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo System Update with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Lenovo System Update
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A directory permissions management vulnerability in Lenovo System Update may allow elevation of privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-4568?
- A directory permissions management vulnerability in Lenovo System Update may allow elevation of privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2022-4568?
- CVE-2022-4568 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-4568 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-4568?
- CVE-2022-4568 affects Lenovo System Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-4568?
- 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-2022-4568 published?
- CVE-2022-4568 was published on 2023-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:system_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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