CVE-2026-81051: CWE-1328: Security Version Number Mutable to Older Versions in Dell ThinOS 10
Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to 2605_10.2616, contain a Security Version Number Mutable to Older Versions vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-81051 describes a vulnerability in Dell ThinOS 10 where the security version number is mutable to older versions. This weakness enables an attacker with low privileges and physical access to bypass security protections by reverting the device to a less secure state. The issue affects versions prior to 2605_10.2616. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges and physical access could exploit this vulnerability to bypass protection mechanisms, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device.
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 devices to mitigate risk.
CVE-2026-81051: CWE-1328: Security Version Number Mutable to Older Versions in Dell ThinOS 10
Description
Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to 2605_10.2616, contain a Security Version Number Mutable to Older Versions vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Protection mechanism bypass.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.6medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-81051 describes a vulnerability in Dell ThinOS 10 where the security version number is mutable to older versions. This weakness enables an attacker with low privileges and physical access to bypass security protections by reverting the device to a less secure state. The issue affects versions prior to 2605_10.2616. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges and physical access could exploit this vulnerability to bypass protection mechanisms, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device.
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 devices to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-26T15:50:35.363Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa2d18f8744ddd5a6dabc36
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 15:49:35 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 16:37:03 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 17:00:16 UTC
Views: 4
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