CVE-2026-23862: Dell ThinOS 10 · Command Injection
Affects Dell ThinOS 10Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 2602_10.0573_T10 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 38% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2602_10.0573_T10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Dell ThinOS 10 to 2602_10.0573_T10.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DellThinOS 10 | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-23862, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Restrict local access to Dell ThinOS devices by enforcing strict physical security controls and limiting user permissions to only trusted personnel. 2) Employ network segmentation to isolate ThinOS devices from untrusted or less secure network zones, reducing the risk of local access by attackers. 3) Monitor ThinOS devices for unusual command execution patterns or privilege escalation attempts using endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools tailored for thin clients. 4) Disable or limit unnecessary local interfaces or services that could be leveraged to gain local access. 5) Prepare for rapid deployment of the official patch once Dell releases the update for version 2602_10.0573 or later. 6) Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments on ThinOS deployments to identify and remediate potential weaknesses. 7) Educate users and administrators on the risks of local access exploitation and enforce strong authentication and access control policies. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on the unique deployment and operational context of ThinOS thin clients.
Description
CVE-2026-23862 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Dell ThinOS 10 versions prior to 2602_10.0573. It arises from improper neutralization of special elements in commands, allowing a low-privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary commands. Exploitation can lead to full elevation of privileges, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No user interaction is required, but local access with low privileges is necessary. There are currently no known exploits in the wild, and no official patches have been linked yet. Organizations using ThinOS 10 thin clients should prioritize mitigation to prevent potential attacks. The vulnerability poses significant risk especially in environments relying heavily on Dell ThinOS thin clients, such as financial institutions and large enterprises. Countries with substantial deployments of Dell ThinOS thin clients and critical infrastructure are at higher risk. Immediate mitigation steps include restricting local access, monitoring for suspicious command execution, and preparing for prompt patch application once available.