How severe is CVE-2024-23592?

CVE-2024-23592 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23592 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23592?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-23592 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23592 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21086.

When was CVE-2024-23592 published?

CVE-2024-23592 was published on 2024-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23592

CVE-2024-23592 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-358.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21086
Weakness: CWE-358
Published: 2024-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability was reported in Lenovo devices with Synaptics fingerprint readers that could allow an attacker with physical access to replay fingerprints and bypass Windows Hello authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23592?: An authentication bypass vulnerability was reported in Lenovo devices with Synaptics fingerprint readers that could allow an attacker with physical access to replay fingerprints and bypass Windows Hello authentication.
How severe is CVE-2024-23592?: CVE-2024-23592 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23592 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23592?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23592 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23592 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21086.
When was CVE-2024-23592 published?: CVE-2024-23592 was published on 2024-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-155804

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