CVE-2026-63426: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Lenovo Dock Manager
During an internal security assessment, a potential vulnerability was discovered in Lenovo Dock Manager that could allow an authenticated local user to perform an arbitrary file deletion with elevated privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper link resolution before file access in Lenovo Dock Manager, enabling an authenticated local user to perform arbitrary file deletion with elevated privileges. The flaw is categorized under CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution Before File Access, also known as 'Link Following'). The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, reflecting local attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on integrity and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation level has been disclosed by Lenovo as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An authenticated local user could exploit this vulnerability to delete arbitrary files with elevated privileges, potentially disrupting system operations or deleting critical files. The impact affects system integrity and availability but does not affect confidentiality. There is no indication of remote exploitation or requirement for user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit local user access to trusted individuals and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletions. Follow Lenovo's official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-63426: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Lenovo Dock Manager
Description
During an internal security assessment, a potential vulnerability was discovered in Lenovo Dock Manager that could allow an authenticated local user to perform an arbitrary file deletion with elevated privileges.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper link resolution before file access in Lenovo Dock Manager, enabling an authenticated local user to perform arbitrary file deletion with elevated privileges. The flaw is categorized under CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution Before File Access, also known as 'Link Following'). The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, reflecting local attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on integrity and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation level has been disclosed by Lenovo as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An authenticated local user could exploit this vulnerability to delete arbitrary files with elevated privileges, potentially disrupting system operations or deleting critical files. The impact affects system integrity and availability but does not affect confidentiality. There is no indication of remote exploitation or requirement for user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit local user access to trusted individuals and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletions. Follow Lenovo's official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- lenovo
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-16T19:22:22.180Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7ddec8bf8831d5395cfff8
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 15:12:08 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 15:43:09 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 17:53:23 UTC
Views: 3
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