9.6
Critical
CVE-2026-86360 Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory…
Description
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.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| System Update | Versions not published |
Other CVEs of System Update
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CVE-2026-86362
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8.2
High
CVE-2026-86361
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource…
8.2
High
CVE-2026-63697
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability
7.6
High
CVE-2026-71168
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory…
7.3
High