CVE-2026-86360

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.

CVSS v3 9.6 CRITICAL

9.6^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

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, 18:18

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:dell:system_update::::::::
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
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 18:18

NVD link : CVE-2026-86360

Mitre link : CVE-2026-86360

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-86360

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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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