CVE-2025-6230 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability identified in Lenovo Vantage, a utility software commonly pre-installed on Lenovo devices to manage system settings and updates. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands (CWE-89), specifically affecting the local SQLite database utilized by the application. A local attacker with limited privileges (local access and low privileges) can exploit this flaw to inject malicious SQL commands into the database. Although the attack surface is limited to local access and the SQLite commands that can be executed are restricted, successful exploitation could allow an attacker to modify the local database contents, potentially altering configuration settings or influencing the behavior of Lenovo Vantage. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates no user interaction is required, and the attack complexity is low, but the scope and impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability are limited to the local system and the application’s database. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches or fixes have been linked yet. This vulnerability does not affect remote exploitation directly but poses a risk if an attacker gains local access, for example, through other means such as physical access or prior compromise. The vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices in local management utilities that interact with databases, even when remote exposure is not present.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-6230 is primarily localized to individual Lenovo devices running the vulnerable version of Lenovo Vantage. Since the vulnerability requires local access and low privileges, the risk is higher in environments where endpoint security is weak or where attackers can gain physical or remote local access to user machines (e.g., via lateral movement after initial compromise). Potential impacts include unauthorized modification of system management data, which could lead to misconfiguration, reduced system stability, or indirect facilitation of further attacks by altering update or security settings. While the vulnerability does not directly enable remote code execution or widespread network compromise, it could be leveraged as part of a multi-stage attack chain. European organizations with large Lenovo device deployments, especially in sectors with high security requirements such as finance, government, and critical infrastructure, should be aware of the risk of local privilege escalation or persistence mechanisms exploiting this flaw. The limited scope reduces the likelihood of large-scale impact but does not eliminate risks to endpoint integrity and trustworthiness.

To mitigate CVE-2025-6230, European organizations should: 1) Restrict local access to Lenovo devices strictly to authorized personnel and enforce strong endpoint access controls, including multi-factor authentication and session locking. 2) Monitor and audit local user activities on Lenovo devices to detect unusual database modifications or suspicious behavior within Lenovo Vantage. 3) Apply the principle of least privilege to user accounts to minimize the ability of attackers to exploit local vulnerabilities. 4) Until a patch is released, consider disabling or limiting the use of Lenovo Vantage if it is not essential, or isolate affected devices from sensitive network segments. 5) Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting anomalous local database access or modification attempts. 6) Stay updated with Lenovo’s security advisories for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and deploy them promptly once available. 7) Conduct regular security awareness training to reduce the risk of local compromise that could lead to exploitation of this vulnerability.