CVE-2026-86375
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Dell Application Installer Missing Encryption Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-10-19

Last updated on: 2026-10-19

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Application Installer, versions prior to 26.09.0.1, contain a Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

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Published
2026-10-19
Last Modified
2026-10-19
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-19
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-86375
EUVD
EUVD-2026-104389

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Dell Application Installer, 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-311 The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.

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Executive Summary

Dell Application Installer versions before 26.09.0.1 have a vulnerability where sensitive data is not encrypted. This allows an unauthenticated attacker with local access to potentially gain unauthorized access to the system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive information on your system. Since no authentication is required, any local user could potentially misuse this flaw to read protected data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves missing encryption of sensitive data in Dell Application Installer, which could allow unauthorized local access. Such a flaw may lead to non-compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) due to inadequate protection of personal data and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) if health-related data is exposed.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell Application Installer to version 26.09.0.1 or later to address the Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability. Ensure only authorized users have local access to systems running this software.

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