CVE-2026-86360: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Dell System Update
Description
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker. This vulnerability is considered critical because it can be leveraged by an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. Successful exploitation may allow complete compromise of the vulnerable application and underlying operating system. Dell recommends customers upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Dell
System Update
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-86360 is a path traversal vulnerability in Dell System Update versions before 2.3.0.0. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access can exploit this flaw to bypass pathname restrictions and gain unauthorized filesystem access. The vulnerability is critical because it enables arbitrary code execution with root privileges, allowing complete compromise of the application and underlying operating system. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, reflecting its high impact and ease of exploitation. Dell advises upgrading to version 2.3.0.0 or later to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges, leading to full compromise of the Dell System Update application and the underlying operating system. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability are all severely impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Dell recommends customers upgrade Dell System Update to version 2.3.0.0 or later at the earliest opportunity. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is provided. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory recommending upgrade.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-07T10:04:28.181Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac53b952cdf04f656d07139
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 18:19:01 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 18:33:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 19:49:45 UTC
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