CVE-2026-56087

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Protection Mechanism Failure in Dell ThinOS 10

Publication date: 2026-07-15

Last updated on: 2026-07-15

Assigner: Dell

Description

Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to 2605_10.2100 contain a Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability. An attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to encrypted data.

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Published

2026-07-15

Last Modified

2026-07-15

Generated

2026-08-05

AI Q&A

2026-07-16

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-03

NVD

CVE-2026-56087

EUVD

EUVD-2026-44741

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
dell	thinos	to 2605_10.2100 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-693	The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.

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Executive Summary

Dell ThinOS 10 versions before 2605_10.2100 have a Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability. This flaw allows an attacker with physical access to bypass security controls and gain unauthorized access to encrypted data.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires physical inspection of Dell ThinOS 10 devices. Check the version of ThinOS installed on each device by accessing the system settings or running the command 'show version' in the ThinOS interface. Compare the version against 2605_10.2100 or later to identify vulnerable systems.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive encrypted data stored on devices running vulnerable Dell ThinOS versions. Attackers may steal or manipulate data without proper authentication.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability may violate compliance requirements for data protection standards like GDPR and HIPAA, which mandate strong encryption and access controls. Exploitation could result in data breaches, leading to legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell ThinOS to version 2605_10.2100 or later to address the Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability. Ensure physical access controls are in place to prevent unauthorized access to systems.

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