CVE-2026-63425
Received Received - Intake

Improper Permissions in Lenovo Dock Manager Leading to Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-08-13

Last updated on: 2026-08-13

Assigner: Lenovo Group Ltd.

Description
During an internal security assessment, a potential improper permissions vulnerability was discovered in Lenovo Dock Manager that could allow a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

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Published
2026-08-13
Last Modified
2026-08-13
Generated
2026-08-13
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2026-08-13
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-63425
EUVD
EUVD-2026-58058

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Vendor Product Version / Range
lenovo dock_manager *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-276 During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper permissions issue in Lenovo Dock Manager that allows a local authenticated user to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This means an attacker with access to the system could gain higher-level permissions than intended.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this flaw could let an attacker take control of your system, install malware, steal data, or perform other malicious actions with elevated privileges. It primarily affects systems using Lenovo Dock Manager.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations must address it to maintain data protection standards.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Lenovo Dock Manager to the latest version as soon as patches are released by Lenovo. Restrict local user permissions to minimize the risk of exploitation. Monitor system logs for unusual activity related to Dock Manager processes.

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