CVE-2026-0827
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Arbitrary File Write in Lenovo Diagnostics Elevates Privileges

Publication date: 2026-04-15

Last updated on: 2026-04-15

Assigner: Lenovo Group Ltd.

Description
During an internal security assessment, a potential vulnerability was discovered in Lenovo Diagnostics and the HardwareScanAddin used in Lenovo Vantage that, during installation or when using hardware scan, could allow a local authenticated user to perform an arbitrary file write with elevated privileges.

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Published
2026-04-15
Last Modified
2026-04-15
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-04-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-0827
EUVD
EUVD-2026-22918

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lenovo diagnostics *
lenovo vantage *
lenovo hardwarescanaddin *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-59 The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Lenovo Diagnostics and the HardwareScanAddin used in Lenovo Vantage. It occurs during installation or when performing a hardware scan, allowing a local authenticated user to write arbitrary files with elevated privileges.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow a local authenticated user to perform arbitrary file writes with elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized modification of system files or installation of malicious code.

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