What is CVE-2023-6338?

CVE-2023-6338 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Universal Device Client, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-01-03.

How severe is CVE-2023-6338?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2023-6338 known to be exploited?

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

Vulnerability in Lenovo Universal Device Client

CVE-2023-6338

Uncontrolled search path vulnerabilities were reported in the Lenovo Universal Device Client (UDC) that could allow an attacker with local access to execute code with elevated privileges.

EPSS: 0.002 (11.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Lenovo Universal_device_client
Lenovo Universal Device Client (Udc) — versions

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

psirt@lenovo.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6338?: CVE-2023-6338 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Universal Device Client, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-01-03.
How severe is CVE-2023-6338?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-6338 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.