How severe is CVE-2026-0940?

CVE-2026-0940 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-2026-0940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0940?

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

Does CVE-2026-0940 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0940 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-11351.

When was CVE-2026-0940 published?

CVE-2026-0940 was published on 2026-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-0940

CVE-2026-0940 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-665.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v4: 8.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-11351
Weakness: CWE-665
Published: 2026-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential improper initialization vulnerability was reported in the BIOS of some ThinkPads that could allow a local privileged user to modify data and execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0940?: A potential improper initialization vulnerability was reported in the BIOS of some ThinkPads that could allow a local privileged user to modify data and execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2026-0940?: CVE-2026-0940 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-2026-0940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-0940 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0940 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-11351.
When was CVE-2026-0940 published?: CVE-2026-0940 was published on 2026-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-213040

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