CVE-2026-18994: Lenovo File Manager Application · Improper Export of Android Application Components
Affects Lenovo File Manager ApplicationSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High : upgrade to 9.8.1.77 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 9.8.1.77
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade Lenovo File Manager Application to 9.8.1.77.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| LenovoFile Manager Application | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
If you cannot patch yet, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Lenovo File Manager application.
Description
CVE-2026-18994 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Lenovo File Manager Android Application, distributed exclusively in the Chinese market. It involves improper authorization due to improper export of application components, allowing a local authenticated user to read or modify protected files within the app. The affected versions are all versions prior to 9.8.1.77. There is no information about an available patch or official fix at this time.