CVE-2026-16793
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Command Injection in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator

Publication date: 2026-08-04

Last updated on: 2026-08-04

Assigner: Lenovo Group Ltd.

Description
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an operating system command vulnerability was reported in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO) 2.2.0 that could allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands as a privileged user under a specific circumstance.

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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-2026-16793
EUVD
EUVD-2026-52886

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Vendor Product Version / Range
lenovo xclarity_orchestrator 2.2.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper neutralization of special elements used in an operating system command in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO) 2.2.0. An authenticated attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary OS commands with elevated privileges under specific conditions.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability requires authenticated access and specific conditions to exploit. Detection should focus on monitoring for unusual command execution by privileged users in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO) 2.2.0. Check system logs for unexpected administrative commands or processes spawned by LXCO. Review network traffic for unauthorized remote access attempts to LXCO interfaces.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain control over the system running LXCO, potentially accessing sensitive data, modifying configurations, or disrupting operations. This requires authentication but could lead to significant system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) requirements. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of compliance certifications.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO) to the latest version to address the improper neutralization vulnerability. Ensure only trusted users have authenticated access to the system and restrict administrative privileges.

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