CVE-2023-4706 Privilege escalation in 1Lenovo Preload Directory
Attackers can escalate privileges on Lenovo devices deployed via Microsoft AutoPilot due to incorrect default permissions in the preload directory.
- 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-2023-4706?
CVE-2023-4706 is a high-severity vulnerability in 1Lenovo Preload Directory, published on 8 Nov 2023. 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 privilege escalation vulnerability was reported in Lenovo preloaded devices deployed using Microsoft AutoPilot under a standard user account due to incorrect default privileges.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-4706?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lenovo Preload Directory.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4706?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-4706 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-4706 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-4706 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fmxw-c4w5-cjwc.