CVE-2026-12036: High severity Lenovo Vantage vulnerability

Published Aug 13, 2026
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Updated

An improper link following vulnerability was reported in the VantageCoreAddin for Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo Commercial Vantage that could allow a local authenticated user to perform an arbitrary file deletion with elevated privileges.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Lenovo Vantage
Lenovo Commercial Vantage
VantageCoreAddin

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Lenovo Vantage/VantageCoreAddin (Lenovo Commercial Vantage) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.1.0.51

Event History

Aug 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:52 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-12036?

CVE-2026-12036 has a severity rating of 7.1 on the CVSS scale, indicating a high risk.

2

What does CVE-2026-12036 involve?

CVE-2026-12036 involves an improper link following vulnerability that could allow authenticated users to delete files with elevated privileges.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-12036?

To mitigate CVE-2026-12036, users should update the VantageCoreAddin to the latest version provided by Lenovo.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-12036?

CVE-2026-12036 affects local authenticated users of the VantageCoreAddin for Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo Commercial Vantage.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-12036?

CVE-2026-12036 could potentially allow an attacker to perform arbitrary file deletion, leading to loss of data or system instability.

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