Description
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.
Published: 2026-10-06
Score: 7.6 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Dell System Update, versions earlier than 2.3.0.0 contain an improper certificate validation flaw that allows a high‑privileged attacker with remote access to circumvent trusted certificate checks. By supplying a forged or otherwise invalid certificate, the attacker can force the application to perform privileged operations, resulting in remote code execution on the vulnerable host.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Dell System Update installations, specifically all releases before 2.3.0.0. Systems running these earlier versions are at risk regardless of other security controls.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.6 indicates a high impact if exploited, while the lack of an EPSS score and absence from the CISA KEV list suggest limited public exploitation data at present. Nevertheless, the requirement for a high‑privileged attacker with remote reach, combined with the potential for full system compromise, keeps the risk substantial and warrants urgent attention.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 19:40 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply Dell System Update version 2.3.0.0 or newer as outlined in the Dell advisory.
  • Restart the System Update service to activate the updated certificate validation code.
  • Ensure that only trusted certificates are present in the system certificate store and enforce strict validation policies to prevent future misuse.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 19:40 UTC.

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History

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:dell:system_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Dell
Dell system Update
Vendors & Products Dell
Dell system Update

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Improper Certificate Validation in Dell System Update Allows Remote Code Execution

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.
Weaknesses CWE-295
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

Dell System Update
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: dell

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-09T01:22:39.905Z

Reserved: 2026-07-17T17:05:09.170Z

Link: CVE-2026-63697

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-09T01:22:36.160Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-06T19:18:15.447

Modified: 2026-10-13T19:15:22.307

Link: CVE-2026-63697

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-07T05:45:12Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-295

    Improper Certificate Validation