CVE-2026-63697

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Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-13

Assigner: Dell

Description

Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-06

Last Modified

2026-10-13

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-07

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-63697

EUVD

EUVD-2026-93780

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
dell	system_update	to 2.3.0.0 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-295	The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.

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Executive Summary

Dell System Update versions before 2.3.0.0 has an Improper Certificate Validation flaw. This allows a highly privileged remote attacker to bypass security checks and execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of Dell System Update. If it is prior to 2.3.0.0, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wmic product get name,version' on Windows or 'dpkg -l | grep Dell' on Linux to verify the version.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain control of your system, install malware, steal data, or disrupt operations. This requires the attacker to already have high privileges and remote access.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell System Update to version 2.3.0.0 or later to address the improper certificate validation issue. Ensure only trusted sources are used for updates and restrict remote access to privileged users.

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