CVE-2025-6231: An improper validation vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Vantage that under certain conditions could allow

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-6231?

commercial vantage: upgrade to 20.2506.39.0; vantage: upgrade to 10.2501.20.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-6231 being exploited?

CVE-2025-6231 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-6231 affect?

CVE-2025-6231 affects commercial vantage, vantage. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An improper validation vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Vantage that under certain conditions could allow a local attacker to execute code with elevated permissions by modifying an application configuration file.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-6231 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting commercial vantage, vantage. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An improper validation vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Vantage that under certain conditions could allow a local attacker to execute code with elevated permissions by modifying an application configuration file.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-88
Published	2025-07-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Lenovo Group Ltd. · Vendor: lenovo

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-17 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lenovo commercial vantage UPGRADE

Affected: < 20.2506.39.0

Fixed in: 20.2506.39.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy commercial-vantage || rpm -q commercial-vantage || commercial-vantage --version

2. UPGRADE to 20.2506.39.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade commercial-vantage

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade commercial-vantage

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

lenovo vantage UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.2501.20.0

Fixed in: 10.2501.20.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vantage || rpm -q vantage || vantage --version

2. UPGRADE to 10.2501.20.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vantage

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vantage

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-6231?

commercial vantage: upgrade to 20.2506.39.0; vantage: upgrade to 10.2501.20.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-6231 being exploited?

CVE-2025-6231 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-6231 affect?

CVE-2025-6231 affects commercial vantage, vantage. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An improper validation vulnerability was reported in Lenovo Vantage that under certain conditions could allow a local attacker to execute code with elevated permissions by modifying an application configuration file.

How urgent is CVE-2025-6231?

Priority 30/100. High severity

Software pages

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