CVE-2023-34420
CVE-2023-34420 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Xclarity Administrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Lenovo Xclarity Administrator
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A valid, authenticated LXCA user with elevated privileges may be able to execute command injections through crafted calls to a specific web API.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-34420?
- A valid, authenticated LXCA user with elevated privileges may be able to execute command injections through crafted calls to a specific web API.
- How severe is CVE-2023-34420?
- CVE-2023-34420 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-34420 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-34420?
- CVE-2023-34420 affects Lenovo Xclarity Administrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-34420?
- 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-2023-34420 published?
- CVE-2023-34420 was published on 2023-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:xclarity_administrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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