CVE-2023-25496
CVE-2023-25496 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Drivers Management 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Lenovo Drivers Management
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Drivers Management Lenovo Driver Manager that could allow a local user to execute code with elevated privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-25496?
- A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Drivers Management Lenovo Driver Manager that could allow a local user to execute code with elevated privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2023-25496?
- CVE-2023-25496 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-2023-25496 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-25496?
- CVE-2023-25496 affects Lenovo Drivers Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-25496?
- 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-2023-25496 published?
- CVE-2023-25496 was published on 2023-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:drivers_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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