CVE-2026-86361
HighCVSS 8.2Summary
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Risk Assessment
A local low-privileged attacker could gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to full control of the workstation.
Recommendation
Update Dell System Update to version 2.3.0.0 or later.
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Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.
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Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.
- CVE-2026-86360Critical
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker. This vulnerability is considered critical because it can be leveraged by an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. Successful exploitation may allow complete compromise of the vulnerable application and underlying operating system. Dell recommends customers upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
Original NVD description (English source)
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
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