CVE-2026-71168

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.

CVSS v3 7.3 HIGH

7.3^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.3 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

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

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:system_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

13 Oct 2026, 18:44

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References	~~() https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000515843/dsa-2026-324-security-update-for-dell-system-update-dsu-vulnerabilities -~~	() https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000515843/dsa-2026-324-security-update-for-dell-system-update-dsu-vulnerabilities - Patch, Vendor Advisory
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:dell:system_update::::::::
First Time		Dell Dell system Update

06 Oct 2026, 19:18

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-06 19:18

Updated : 2026-10-13 18:44

NVD link : CVE-2026-71168

Mitre link : CVE-2026-71168

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-71168

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Products Affected

dell

system_update

CWE

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

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