CVE-2026-16793
Remote Command Injection via OS Profile Password in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 4, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 4, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | da227ddf-6e25-4b41-b023-0f976dcaca4b | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | da227ddf-6e25-4b41-b023-0f976dcaca4b | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator to the latest version.
- Review and restrict user privileges.
- Validate all user inputs.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-16793.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.lenovo.com/my/en/solutions/ht509976-lenovo-xclarity-orchestrator |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Lenovo', 'product': 'XClarity Orchestrator', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.2.0', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x86', 'Linux'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-20 Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://support.lenovo.com/my/en/solutions/ht509976-lenovo-xclarity-orchestrator