CVE-2026-81476: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions prior to 11.1.0.3, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-81476 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for Windows. Versions before 11.1.0.3 improperly neutralize special elements in OS commands, enabling unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and requiring no privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for Windows to version 11.1.0.3 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation guidance is provided; patching is the recommended remediation.
CVE-2026-81476: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
Description
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions prior to 11.1.0.3, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for RHEL 8.10
Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for RHEL 9.4
Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for SLES 15
Dell
OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for Ubuntu 22.04
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-81476 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for Windows. Versions before 11.1.0.3 improperly neutralize special elements in OS commands, enabling unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and requiring no privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node for Windows to version 11.1.0.3 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation guidance is provided; patching is the recommended remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-26T20:04:54.733Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aabcc2f55bf5e2cf548b365
Added to database: 09/17/2026, 11:17:03 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 11:31:28 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 00:20:35 UTC
Views: 15
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