MEDIUM
CVE-2020-8334
CWE-754Published: June 9, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The BIOS tamper detection mechanism was not triggered in Lenovo ThinkPad T495s, X395, T495, A485, A285, A475, A275 which may allow for unauthorized access.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-8334 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Lenovo14 product(s)
thinkpad t495s firmwarethinkpad t495sthinkpad x395 firmwarethinkpad x395thinkpad t495 firmwarethinkpad t495thinkpad a485 firmwarethinkpad a485thinkpad a285 firmwarethinkpad a285thinkpad a475 firmwarethinkpad a475+2
Source: NVD CPE · 14 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-30042Vendor Advisory
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-30042Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-8334
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-754
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 9, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-754)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-8334 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.