CVE-2026-6511
Lenovo Smart Connect Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Description
During an internal security assessment, a potential improper access control vulnerability was discovered in Lenovo Smart Connect for Windows that could allow a local authenticated user to access files owned by a different user on the same system.
INFO
Published Date :
July 16, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 16, 2026, 5:38 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | da227ddf-6e25-4b41-b023-0f976dcaca4b | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | da227ddf-6e25-4b41-b023-0f976dcaca4b | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Lenovo Smart Connect to the latest version.
- Verify file access controls are properly configured.
- Review user permissions and privileges.
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-2026-6511.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-218281 | |
| https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/software/smart-connect |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Lenovo', 'product': 'Smart Connect', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '09.0.2.003.000', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['Windows'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description During an internal security assessment, a potential improper access control vulnerability was discovered in Lenovo Smart Connect for Windows that could allow a local authenticated user to access files owned by a different user on the same system. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/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:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-306 Added Reference https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-218281 Added Reference https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/software/smart-connect