CVE-2026-40639
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Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Client Platform BIOS contains a Weak Encoding for Password vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
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2026-06-10
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2026-06-09
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NVD
CVE-2026-40639
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35789
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dell client_platform_bios *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-261 Obscuring a password with a trivial encoding does not protect the password.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Dell Client Platform BIOS where a weak encoding method is used for passwords. An attacker who has physical access to the device and is unauthenticated could exploit this weakness to gain elevated privileges on the system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with physical access to the device to elevate their privileges. This means they could gain higher-level access than intended, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the system.

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