CVE-2022-4569

Name: CVE-2022-4569
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-05T21:15:10.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4569 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock Firmware Update Tool could allow an attacker with local access to execute code with elevated privileges during the package upgrade or installation.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the ThinkPad Hybrid USB-C with USB-A Dock Firmware Update Tool could allow an attacker with local access to execute code with elevated privileges during the package upgrade or installation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	Thinkpad Hybrid Usb-C With Usb-A Dock Firmware	< 1.0.35_v2

References

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-103544Vendor Advisory
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-103544Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4569?

How severe is CVE-2022-4569?

CVE-2022-4569 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4569?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST