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. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.
Published: 2026-10-06
Score: 7.3 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution via Local Path Traversal
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

Dell System Update versions prior to 2.3.0.0 contain a path traversal flaw (CWE-22) that permits a local attacker with low privileges to craft file references outside the intended Restricted Directory. If exploited, the attacker could execute arbitrary code on the host system, effectively achieving remote execution without elevated rights.

Affected Systems

Vendors: Dell. Product: System Update. All released builds earlier than version 2.3.0.0 are affected. No other sub‑versions are listed as vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.3 indicates high severity. While the EPSS score is not available, the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack is local, requiring the attacker to have logged on with low‑privilege credentials or access to the machine. Once executed, the attacker can gain code execution with the rights of the Service Update process, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 19:43 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Dell System Update to version 2.3.0.0 or newer to eliminate the path traversal flaw.
  • Ensure that any legacy System Update binaries are removed and that the updated service runs under the least‑privileged user account permitted by Dell documentation.
  • Implement log monitoring to detect abnormal file accesses or modifications in the System Update directories, and enforce strict ownership and permission settings on those paths.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 19:43 UTC.

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History

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Path Traversal in Dell System Update enabling Remote Execution

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: dell

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-06T18:23:43.284Z

Reserved: 2026-08-04T23:04:32.436Z

Link: CVE-2026-71168

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-06T18:23:40.443Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-06T19:18:15.847

Modified: 2026-10-06T19:58:37.060

Link: CVE-2026-71168

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-06T19:45:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-22

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