CVE-2026-80359: CWE-1191: On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control in Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS)
Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS), versions prior to 2.2.13.2038, contains an On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control vulnerability in the SMCU on 17G BOSS-N1 controllers. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-80359 describes an improper access control vulnerability in the On-Chip Debug and Test Interface of Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS) on 17G BOSS-N1 controllers. Versions prior to 2.2.13.2038 are affected. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-1191 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with physical access to affected Dell BOSS hardware could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The impact is rated medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability as per the CVSS vector. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict physical access to affected hardware to trusted personnel only. Monitor Dell's official channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-80359: CWE-1191: On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control in Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS)
Description
Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS), versions prior to 2.2.13.2038, contains an On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control vulnerability in the SMCU on 17G BOSS-N1 controllers. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
Affected software
Dell
Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS)
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-80359 describes an improper access control vulnerability in the On-Chip Debug and Test Interface of Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS) on 17G BOSS-N1 controllers. Versions prior to 2.2.13.2038 are affected. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-1191 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with physical access to affected Dell BOSS hardware could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The impact is rated medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability as per the CVSS vector. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict physical access to affected hardware to trusted personnel only. Monitor Dell's official channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-26T10:04:27.589Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aba7e38f7a7c54106d02a1b
Added to database: 09/28/2026, 14:48:24 UTC
Last enriched: 09/28/2026, 15:03:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 02:51:14 UTC
Views: 17
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