CVE-2026-6511

Local File Access Across Users in Lenovo Smart Connect for Windows

Published Jul 16, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 6.8 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
During an internal security assessment, a potential improper access control vulnerability was discovered in Lenovo Smart Connect for Windows that could allow a local authenticated user to access files owned by a different user on the same system.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update Lenovo Smart Connect for Windows to version 09.0.2.003.000 or later. Smart Connect will prompt the user to download latest version when launched.

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local File Access Across Users in Lenovo Smart Connect for Windows
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Title Improper Access Control Allowing Local Users to Read Other Users' Files in Lenovo Smart Connect
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Title Improper Access Control Allowing Local Users to Read Other Users' Files in Lenovo Smart Connect
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Title Local Authenticated User Can Access Files of Other Users in Lenovo Smart Connect for Windows
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Title Local Authenticated User Can Access Files of Other Users in Lenovo Smart Connect for Windows
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description During an internal security assessment, a potential improper access control vulnerability was discovered in Lenovo Smart Connect for Windows that could allow a local authenticated user to access files owned by a different user on the same system.
First Time appeared Lenovo
Lenovo smart Connect
Weaknesses CWE-306
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:smart_connect:*:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Lenovo
Lenovo smart Connect
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
lenovo
Published
Updated
Jul 16, 2026, 5:59 PM
Reserved
Apr 17, 2026, 1:03 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Jul 16, 2026, 5:16 PM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 8:10 PM