What is CVE-2022-4568?

CVE-2022-4568 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo System Update, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2023-05-01.

How severe is CVE-2022-4568?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.

Is CVE-2022-4568 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Lenovo System Update

CVE-2022-4568

A directory permissions management vulnerability in Lenovo System Update may allow elevation of privileges.

EPSS: 0.002 (8.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Lenovo System Update — versions All versions prior to 5.08.01.0005
Lenovo System_update

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

Public proof-of-concept exploits

ytono/gcp-arcade

References

psirt@lenovo.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4568?: CVE-2022-4568 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo System Update, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2023-05-01.
How severe is CVE-2022-4568?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-4568 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.