How severe is CVE-2025-8098?

CVE-2025-8098 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-2025-8098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-8098?

CVE-2025-8098 affects Lenovo Pcmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8098?

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-2025-8098 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-8098 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25254.

When was CVE-2025-8098 published?

CVE-2025-8098 was published on 2025-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-8098

CVE-2025-8098 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Pcmanager 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25254
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Lenovo Pcmanager
Published: 2025-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper permission vulnerability was reported in Lenovo PC Manager that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8098?: An improper permission vulnerability was reported in Lenovo PC Manager that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-8098?: CVE-2025-8098 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-2025-8098 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-8098?: CVE-2025-8098 affects Lenovo Pcmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8098?: 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-2025-8098 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-8098 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25254.
When was CVE-2025-8098 published?: CVE-2025-8098 was published on 2025-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://iknow.lenovo.com.cn/detail/430658

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:pcmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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