How severe is CVE-2023-4706?

CVE-2023-4706 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-4706 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-2023-4706?

CVE-2023-4706 affects Lenovo Preload Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4706?

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-2023-4706 published?

CVE-2023-4706 was published on 2023-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4706

CVE-2023-4706 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Preload Directory with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Lenovo Preload Directory
Published: 2023-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in Lenovo preloaded devices deployed using Microsoft AutoPilot under a standard user account due to incorrect default privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4706?: A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in Lenovo preloaded devices deployed using Microsoft AutoPilot under a standard user account due to incorrect default privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-4706?: CVE-2023-4706 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-4706 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-2023-4706?: CVE-2023-4706 affects Lenovo Preload Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4706?: 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-2023-4706 published?: CVE-2023-4706 was published on 2023-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-127385

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:preload_directory:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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