CVE-2022-4568

Name: CVE-2022-4568
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-01T15:15:09.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4568 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. A directory permissions management vulnerability in Lenovo System Update may allow elevation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A directory permissions management vulnerability in Lenovo System Update may allow elevation of privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	System Update	< 5.08.01.0005

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-103545Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-103545Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 1, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4568?

A directory permissions management vulnerability in Lenovo System Update may allow elevation of privileges.

How severe is CVE-2022-4568?

CVE-2022-4568 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4568?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-4568?

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Source: NVD / NIST