CVE-2026-23856
Improper Access Control in Dell iDRAC Service Module Enables Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-02-12
Last updated on: 2026-02-12
Assigner: Dell
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| dell | idrac_service_module | to 6.0.3.1 (exc) |
| dell | idrac_service_module | to 5.4.1.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-284 | The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability exists in Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM) for Windows versions prior to 6.0.3.1 and for Linux versions prior to 5.4.1.1. It is an Improper Access Control vulnerability that allows a low privileged attacker with local access to potentially exploit it and gain elevated privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing a low privileged local attacker to escalate their privileges. This means the attacker could gain higher-level access rights on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized control, data compromise, or disruption of system operations.
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