CVE-2026-6511
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Improper Access Control in Lenovo Smart Connect for Windows

Publication date: 2026-07-16

Last updated on: 2026-07-16

Assigner: Lenovo Group Ltd.

Description
During an internal security assessment, a potential improper access control vulnerability was discovered in Lenovo Smart Connect for Windows that could allow a local authenticated user to access files owned by a different user on the same system.

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Published
2026-07-16
Last Modified
2026-07-16
Generated
2026-07-16
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2026-07-16
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-6511
EUVD
EUVD-2026-44974

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Vendor Product Version / Range
lenovo smart_connect *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-306 The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper access control issue in Lenovo Smart Connect for Windows. It allows a local authenticated user to access files owned by a different user on the same system.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves improper access control in Lenovo Smart Connect for Windows, allowing local authenticated users to access files owned by others. To detect it, check for unauthorized file access patterns or unusual activity in shared folders. Review user permissions and file access logs on Windows systems where Lenovo Smart Connect is installed. Look for inconsistencies in file ownership or unexpected cross-user file visibility.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could exploit this to read sensitive files belonging to other users on the same system, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized information disclosure.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy). Organizations using Lenovo Smart Connect may face regulatory penalties or legal consequences.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately uninstall or disable Lenovo Smart Connect on affected systems to prevent unauthorized file access. Ensure all user files have proper access controls and permissions are set correctly. Monitor system logs for suspicious activity related to file access by unauthorized users.

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