CVE-2022-0354 Privilege escalation in System Update

High 7.3 Published 22 Apr 2022 Updated 2 Jun 2026

Local attackers can execute code with elevated privileges during specific package installations in Lenovo System Update.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-0354?

CVE-2022-0354 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo System Update, published on 22 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability was reported in Lenovo System Update that could allow a local user with interactive system access the ability to execute code with elevated privileges only during the installation of a System Update package released before 2022-02-25 that displays a command prompt window.

Weakness: CWE-317

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0354?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lenovo System Update.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0354?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-0354 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-0354 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-0354 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mgc9-7xh6-8mpm.