How severe is CVE-2026-6090?

CVE-2026-6090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-6090 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-6090?

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-2026-6090 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-6090 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36049.

When was CVE-2026-6090 published?

CVE-2026-6090 was published on 2026-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-6090

CVE-2026-6090 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-290.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
CVSS v4: 7.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36049
Weakness: CWE-290
Published: 2026-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential authentication bypass was reported in Lenovo Smart Connect for Windows that could allow a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-6090?: A potential authentication bypass was reported in Lenovo Smart Connect for Windows that could allow a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2026-6090?: CVE-2026-6090 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-6090 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-6090?: 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-2026-6090 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-6090 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36049.
When was CVE-2026-6090 published?: CVE-2026-6090 was published on 2026-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-218281

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