CVE-2026-9045: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Lenovo Accessories and Display Manager for Enterprise
During an internal security assessment, a potential vulnerability was discovered in Lenovo Accessories and Display Manager for Enterprise for Windows that could allow a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-9045 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function) affecting Lenovo Accessories and Display Manager for Enterprise on Windows. It allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges due to missing authentication controls on a critical function. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.5, reflecting high impact with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The vulnerability was identified internally and is currently published without an available patch or official remediation guidance.
Potential Impact
A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise or unauthorized administrative actions. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Lenovo Accessories and Display Manager for Enterprise application.
CVE-2026-9045: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Lenovo Accessories and Display Manager for Enterprise
Description
During an internal security assessment, a potential vulnerability was discovered in Lenovo Accessories and Display Manager for Enterprise for Windows that could allow a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.5high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-9045 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function) affecting Lenovo Accessories and Display Manager for Enterprise on Windows. It allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges due to missing authentication controls on a critical function. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.5, reflecting high impact with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The vulnerability was identified internally and is currently published without an available patch or official remediation guidance.
Potential Impact
A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise or unauthorized administrative actions. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Lenovo Accessories and Display Manager for Enterprise application.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- lenovo
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T19:01:21.410Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2979aec9170919df2db22f
Added to database: 06/10/2026, 14:50:22 UTC
Last enriched: 06/17/2026, 16:09:24 UTC
Last updated: 07/24/2026, 10:07:18 UTC
Views: 82
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