How severe is CVE-2024-23593?

CVE-2024-23593 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23593?

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

Does CVE-2024-23593 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23593 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21087.

When was CVE-2024-23593 published?

CVE-2024-23593 was published on 2024-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23593

CVE-2024-23593 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-1284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21087
Weakness: CWE-1284
Published: 2024-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was reported in a system recovery bootloader that was part of the Lenovo preloaded Windows 7 and 8 operating systems from 2012 to 2014 that could allow a privileged attacker with local access to modify the boot manager and escalate privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23593?: A vulnerability was reported in a system recovery bootloader that was part of the Lenovo preloaded Windows 7 and 8 operating systems from 2012 to 2014 that could allow a privileged attacker with local access to modify the boot manager and escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-23593?: CVE-2024-23593 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23593?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23593 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23593 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21087.
When was CVE-2024-23593 published?: CVE-2024-23593 was published on 2024-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-132277

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