Dock Manager: Weak Encoding for Password
CVE-2026-63424 is a high-severity weak encoding for password vulnerability in Dock Manager from Lenovo, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. The record lists version 1.6.5.3 as the first without the flaw, so updating Dock Manager to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Dock Manager to 1.6.5.3 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on support.lenovo.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo | Dock Manager | before 1.6.5.3 | 1.6.5.3 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- LowSome restricted data can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (lenovo.com).
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 7.0 | High | CNA (lenovo.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.3 | High | CNA (lenovo.com) |
Official description
During an internal security assessment, an improperly protected key was discovered in Lenovo Dock Manager that could allow a local authenticated user to escalate privileges.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Weak Encoding for Password
The product uses a weak or trivial encoding for a password.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Passwords should be encrypted with keys that are at least 128 bits in length for adequate security.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
Other vulnerabilities in Dock Manager
- 7.1 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
Recent Weak Encoding for Password vulnerabilities
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.2 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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