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CVE-2026-86362

high

Description

Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000515843/dsa-2026-324-security-update-for-dell-system-update-dsu-vulnerabilities

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/06/dell-system-update-vulnerability-cve-2026-86360/

https://securityaffairs.com/200458/security/dell-urges-customers-to-patch-critical-dsu-flaw-that-can-give-attackers-root-access.html

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-dell-system-update-flaw-lets-hackers-gain-root-privileges/

https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2026-93791

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2026-10-06

Updated: 2026-10-06

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 8.2

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: High

EPSS

EPSS: 0.00128