How severe is CVE-2026-2640?

CVE-2026-2640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-2640 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.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2640?

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

Does CVE-2026-2640 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-2640 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-11365.

When was CVE-2026-2640 published?

CVE-2026-2640 was published on 2026-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-2640

CVE-2026-2640 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v4: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-11365
Weakness: CWE-269
Published: 2026-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

During an internal security assessment, a potential vulnerability was discovered in Lenovo PC Manager that could allow a local authenticated user to terminate privileged processes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2640?: During an internal security assessment, a potential vulnerability was discovered in Lenovo PC Manager that could allow a local authenticated user to terminate privileged processes.
How severe is CVE-2026-2640?: CVE-2026-2640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-2640 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.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2640?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-2640 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-2640 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-11365.
When was CVE-2026-2640 published?: CVE-2026-2640 was published on 2026-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://iknow.lenovo.com.cn/detail/438816

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