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Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator EUVDEUVD-2026-52886

| CVE-2026-16793 HIGH
OS Command Injection (CWE-78)
2026-08-04 lenovo GHSA-c9hp-jw76-r329
8.7
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: lenovo
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain low-privilege LXCO credentials
  2. Delivery
    Authenticate to LXCO web/API interface
  3. Exploit
    Identify vulnerable command-construction code path
  4. Execution
    Craft payload with OS shell metacharacters
  5. Persist
    Submit malicious request to vulnerable endpoint
  6. Impact
    Execute arbitrary commands as privileged OS user

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization OS command sanitization, avoid shell exec
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 1 tactic: Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires a valid low-privileged LXCO user account (confirmed by CVSS PR:L in the 4.0 vector). The description states exploitation occurs 'under a specific circumstance,' implying a non-universal code path - potentially a particular LXCO feature, workflow, or API operation that constructs OS commands; the exact condition is not disclosed in available data. The CVSS AT:N (no additional attack requirements) indicates no special configuration beyond baseline LXCO deployment is needed once the authenticated session is established. Exploitation is NOT possible without credentials. The limiting factors are: (1) authenticated access required, (2) the undisclosed 'specific circumstance' must be reachable by the attacker's privilege level, and (3) the LXCO management interface must be network-reachable from the attacker's position.

Impact

The CVSS 4.0 score of 8.7 (HIGH) reflects the combination of network accessibility, low complexity, and full compromise of the vulnerable system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The PR:L metric confirms exploitation requires some level of authenticated access, which partially limits the attack surface relative to an unauthenticated flaw. The description qualifies exploitation with 'under a specific circumstance,' introducing an ambiguity that the CVSS 4.0 AT:N (no additional attack requirements) does not fully explain - this phrase likely refers to an undisclosed code path or configuration state rather than a non-default deployment, but this cannot be independently confirmed from available data. No EPSS score was provided, and no POC code or KEV listing exists at time of analysis, suggesting active exploitation is not yet observed in the wild. Despite the absence of active exploitation signals, LXCO manages critical infrastructure; privilege escalation to OS-level commands on a management orchestrator carries substantial blast radius - an attacker could pivot from LXCO to manage, reconfigure, or disrupt every connected Lenovo server or chassis. Risk is elevated for organizations where LXCO is internet-exposed or where credential hygiene is weak.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with low-privileged credentials to LXCO - obtained via phishing, credential reuse, or a compromised service account - identifies the specific vulnerable feature or API endpoint that passes user-controlled input into an OS command. The attacker submits a crafted request containing shell metacharacters (e.g., semicolons, pipes, backticks) that break out of the intended command context, causing LXCO to execute attacker-specified commands as a privileged system user. This grants the attacker OS-level control over the LXCO host, from which they can harvest credentials, disrupt managed infrastructure, or establish persistence. No public POC has been identified at time of analysis.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 04, 2026

OS command injection in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO) 2.2.0 enables an authenticated low-privileged attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands with elevated privileges under a specific, undisclosed circumstance. LXCO is an enterprise data center orchestration platform that manages Lenovo server and chassis infrastructure, making successful exploitation highly impactful to infrastructure availability, integrity, and confidentiality. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing has been identified at time of analysis; a vendor patch is available via the Lenovo advisory.

RemediationAI

Apply the vendor-released patch documented in the Lenovo security advisory at https://support.lenovo.com/my/en/solutions/ht509976-lenovo-xclarity-orchestrator. The advisory confirms a patch is available, but the exact patched version number is not specified in available intelligence - consult the advisory directly to identify the target upgrade version. As a compensating control while patching is scheduled, restrict LXCO network access to only required management VLANs and deny direct internet exposure, reducing the attacker's ability to reach the vulnerable endpoint. Audit LXCO user accounts and enforce least-privilege principles, removing or disabling accounts with low-privilege access that are not operationally required, since PR:L is the exploitation prerequisite. Enable LXCO audit logging to detect anomalous command execution patterns in the interim.

Affected VersionsENISA

XClarity Orchestrator 0 <2.2.0

Affected Packages

euvd xclarity_orchestrator fix: 2.2.0

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO) is a centralized management and orchestration layer for Lenovo data center hardware, including ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile nodes. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in an OS Command), meaning the application constructs an operating system command using attacker-controlled input but fails to properly sanitize or escape shell metacharacters - allowing injection of additional commands. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N) confirms the flaw is network-reachable, requires no unusual conditions, and is accessible to any low-privileged authenticated user without user interaction. The CPE string cpe:2.3:a:lenovo:xclarity_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* indicates all evaluated versions up to and including 2.2.0 are affected.

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Severity by source

Vendor (lenovo) PRIMARY 8.7 HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
vuln.today AI 8.8 HIGH

Network-reachable, low complexity; PR:L confirmed by CVSS 4.0 vector; scope unchanged as impact stays within LXCO system per SC:N in 4.0.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (lenovo).

CVSS VectorVendor: lenovo

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
High
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
CVSS changed
Aug 04, 2026 - 20:22 NVD
8.8 (HIGH) 8.7 (HIGH)
CVE Published
Aug 04, 2026 - 19:48 cve.org
HIGH 8.7

DescriptionCVE.org

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an operating system command vulnerability was reported in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO) 2.2.0 that could allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands as a privileged user under a specific circumstance.

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Why It Matters

Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO) 2.2.0 contains a command injection vulnerability (CVE-2026-16793, CVSS 8.7) allowing authenticated users with low privileges to execute operating system commands with elevated permissions. Organizations managing Lenovo enterprise infrastructure through LXCO face potential compromise of data center availability, system integrity, and confidential data if this vulnerability is exploited.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 72% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
enterprise orchestration tool limited to Lenovo hardware environments
Social Media
1
Sightings
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.

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