How severe is CVE-2023-3078?

CVE-2023-3078 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-2023-3078 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-2023-3078?

CVE-2023-3078 affects Lenovo Universal Device Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3078?

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-2023-3078 published?

CVE-2023-3078 was published on 2023-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3078

CVE-2023-3078 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Universal Device Client 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Lenovo Universal Device Client
Published: 2023-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An uncontrolled search path vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo Universal Device Client (UDC) that could allow an attacker with local access to execute code with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3078?: An uncontrolled search path vulnerability was reported in the Lenovo Universal Device Client (UDC) that could allow an attacker with local access to execute code with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-3078?: CVE-2023-3078 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-2023-3078 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-2023-3078?: CVE-2023-3078 affects Lenovo Universal Device Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3078?: 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-2023-3078 published?: CVE-2023-3078 was published on 2023-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-121183

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:universal_device_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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