CVE-2026-35159
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Authentication Bypass in Dell Client Platform BIOS Leads to Information Disclosure

Publication date: 2026-07-03

Last updated on: 2026-07-03

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell Client Platform BIOS contains an Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information Disclosure.

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Published
2026-07-03
Last Modified
2026-07-03
Generated
2026-07-03
AI Q&A
2026-07-03
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-35159
EUVD
EUVD-2026-41525

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dell client_platform_bios *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-305 The authentication algorithm is sound, but the implemented mechanism can be bypassed as the result of a separate weakness that is primary to the authentication error.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Dell Client Platform BIOS and is classified as an Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness. It allows an unauthenticated attacker who has physical access to the device to potentially exploit the system.

Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to information that should otherwise be protected.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to information disclosure, meaning sensitive or confidential data could be exposed to unauthorized individuals.

Since the attacker needs physical access and the vulnerability involves authentication bypass, it could compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the affected system.

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