CVE-2026-116633: Lenovo Tablets arbitrary file write vulnerability

CVE-2026-116633 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.1 · Published 2026-11-11

Lenovo Tablets contain a vulnerability that allows third-party applications to write arbitrary files to the device with elevated privileges. An attacker could exploit this by distributing a malicious app to modify critical system or user files, leading to data theft, system compromise, or device malfunction. This affects the security of sensitive business and personal data stored on the tablets.

Technologies: Lenovo Tablets. Vendors: Lenovo.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-116633 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-116633 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-116633?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.1, published 11 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Lenovo Tablets.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-116633?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-116633 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-116633?
Check whether you run Lenovo Tablets. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

The vulnerability allows third-party applications to perform arbitrary file write operations with elevated privileges on affected Lenovo Tablets. This requires the user to install a malicious application, making it a local attack vector. A successful exploit could allow attackers to modify system files, access controls, or user data without proper authorization.

Affected products

  • Lenovo Tablets

Timeline

  • 2026-11-11: disclosed

References

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