CVE-2026-23862
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Command Injection in Dell ThinOS Allows Local Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-03-16

Last updated on: 2026-06-02

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell ThinOS 10 versions prior to ThinOS 2602_10.0573, contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
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Published
2026-03-16
Last Modified
2026-06-02
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-23862
EUVD
EUVD-2026-12476
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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell thinos From 2602 (inc) to 2602.10.0573 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-77 The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in Dell ThinOS 10 versions prior to ThinOS 2602_10.0573 and is classified as a Command Injection flaw. It involves improper neutralization of special elements used in commands, which means that an attacker can manipulate commands executed by the system.

A low privileged attacker with local access to the system could exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized commands.

Successful exploitation could lead to an elevation of privileges, allowing the attacker to gain higher-level access than originally permitted.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker with local access and low privileges to elevate their privileges on the affected Dell ThinOS system.

This means the attacker could gain unauthorized control over system functions, potentially leading to full system compromise.

The impact includes confidentiality, integrity, and availability being highly affected, as indicated by the CVSS score.

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