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CVE-2026-63426: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Lenovo Dock Manager

0
Medium
Published: 08/13/2026 (08/13/2026, 15:34:43 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Lenovo
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
None
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/13/2026, 15:43:09 UTC

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.

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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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