CVE-2026-71168NVD

Vulnerability Summary

Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.

Severity Level

HIGH(7.3)

Published Date

Oct 6, 2026

Last Modified

Oct 13, 2026

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation yet

EPSS Score (30-Day)

0.22%Probability

Root Weakness (CWE)

CWE-22: Path Traversal ↗

The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory.

CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 7.3 (HIGH)

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions

Dell System Update < 2.3.0.0

Patched Versions

Dell System Update 2.3.0.0

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