Detections
Analytics
Dell System Update < 2.3.0.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities (DSA-2026-324)
critical Nessus Plugin ID 364718
Synopsis
The remote host has an installation of Dell System Update that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
According to its self-reported version, the Dell System Update (DSU) installation on the remote host is prior to 2.3.0.0. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the DSA-2026-324 advisory.- 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.
(CVE-2026-86360)
- 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. (CVE-2026-86361)
- 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. (CVE-2026-86362)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Update Dell System Update to version 2.3.0.0 or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Critical
ID: 364718
File Name: dell_system_update_dsa-2026-324.nasl
Version: 1.1
Type: Local
Agent: unix
Family: Misc.
Published: 10/12/2026
Updated: 10/12/2026
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 7.7
Percentile: 98.93
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 10
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-86360
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 9.6
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:dell:system_update
Required KB Items: installed_sw/Dell System Update
Patch Publication Date: 8/6/2026
Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/1/2026
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2026-63697, CVE-2026-71168, CVE-2026-86360, CVE-2026-86361, CVE-2026-86362