MEDIUM
CVE-2023-34422
CWE-20Published: June 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A valid, authenticated LXCA user with elevated privileges may be able to delete folders in the LXCA filesystem through a specifically crafted web API call due to insufficient input validation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-34422 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Lenovo1 product(s)
xclarity administrator
Source: NVD CPE · 1 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-98715Vendor Advisory
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https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-98715Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-34422
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 26, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-34422 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.