Description
Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM) for Windows, Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM) for Linux, and Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM) for ESXi, versions prior to 6.1.1.0, contains an Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Published: 2026-10-28
Score: 4.2 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Elevation of Privileges via Local Code Injection
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an Improper Control of Generation of Code, allowing a locally privileged attacker to inject code and gain elevated privileges on the host. It can lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of the system, compromising the integrity of the affected platform.

Affected Systems

Dell iDRAC Service Module for Windows, Linux, and ESXi, with all releases prior to version 6.1.1.0 exposed. The affected products are part of Dell’s remote management infrastructure used on x86 servers.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.2 indicates moderate severity. EPSS data is not available, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified. The vulnerability requires local administrative rights and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, implying it has not been observed in the wild yet. An attacker with local console access to any Dell server running the affected iSM would need to exercise elevated privileges to execute arbitrary code.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 28, 2026 at 13:24 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the Dell iDRAC Service Module update to version 6.1.1.0 or later, as provided in Dell’s knowledge base.
  • Restrict local console access on ESXi, Linux, and Windows hosts to trusted administrators and disable unnecessary local accounts.
  • After applying the patch and tightening access controls, monitor system logs for anomalous code execution attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 28, 2026 at 13:24 UTC.

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History

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Privilege Escalation via Code Injection in Dell iDRAC Service Module

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM) for Windows, Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM) for Linux, and Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM) for ESXi, versions prior to 6.1.1.0, contains an Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Weaknesses CWE-94
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

Subscriptions

No data.

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: dell

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-28T11:55:34.088Z

Reserved: 2026-08-26T20:04:54.732Z

Link: CVE-2026-81472

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-28T12:17:42.417

Modified: 2026-10-28T12:17:42.417

Link: CVE-2026-81472

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-28T13:30:20Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-94

    Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')