CVE-2026-16792
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Improper Certificate Validation in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator

Publication date: 2026-08-04

Last updated on: 2026-08-04

Assigner: Lenovo Group Ltd.

Description
An improper certificate validation vulnerability was reported in multiple Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO) 2.2.0 microservices that could allow an adjacent network attacker to intercept sensitive communications by performing a machine-in-the-middle attack against HTTPS connections during TLS certificate validation under certain circumstances.

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Published
2026-08-04
Last Modified
2026-08-04
Generated
2026-08-05
AI Q&A
2026-08-04
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-16792
EUVD
EUVD-2026-52885

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Vendor Product Version / Range
lenovo xclarity_orchestrator 2.2.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-295 The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper certificate validation issue in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO) 2.2.0 microservices. It allows an attacker on the same network to intercept sensitive HTTPS communications by performing a machine-in-the-middle attack during TLS certificate validation.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking for improper certificate validation in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO) 2.2.0 microservices. Monitor network traffic for HTTPS connections that fail certificate validation or show signs of machine-in-the-middle attacks. Inspect logs for unusual TLS handshake failures or certificate errors.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could intercept sensitive data transmitted over HTTPS, such as login credentials or other confidential information, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access to systems managed by LXCO.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR or HIPAA, potentially resulting in legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator to the latest version to address the improper certificate validation issue. Ensure all microservices are patched and verify that TLS certificate validation is functioning correctly. Restrict network access to LXCO services to trusted users only.

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