How severe is CVE-2023-6043?

CVE-2023-6043 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-2023-6043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6043?

CVE-2023-6043 affects Lenovo Vantage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6043?

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.

Does CVE-2023-6043 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6043 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58300.

When was CVE-2023-6043 published?

CVE-2023-6043 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6043

CVE-2023-6043 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Vantage 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58300
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Lenovo Vantage
Published: 2024-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Vantage that could allow a local attacker to bypass integrity checks and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6043?: A privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Vantage that could allow a local attacker to bypass integrity checks and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-6043?: CVE-2023-6043 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-2023-6043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6043?: CVE-2023-6043 affects Lenovo Vantage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6043?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-6043 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6043 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58300.
When was CVE-2023-6043 published?: CVE-2023-6043 was published on 2024-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-144736

Affected products (1)

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