CVE-2026-56794
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Relative Path Traversal in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator

Publication date: 2026-08-07

Last updated on: 2026-08-07

Assigner: Dell

Description
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions prior to 11.1.0.2, contains a Relative Path Traversal vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.

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Published
2026-08-07
Last Modified
2026-08-07
Generated
2026-08-07
AI Q&A
2026-08-07
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-56794
EUVD
EUVD-2026-54475

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Vendor Product Version / Range
dell openmanage_server_administrator to 11.1.0.2 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-23 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.

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Executive Summary

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator before version 11.1.0.2 has a Relative Path Traversal flaw. A low-privileged remote attacker could exploit this to access files on the filesystem.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the version of Dell OpenManage Server Administrator installed on your system. If the version is prior to 11.1.0.2, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'rpm -qa | grep OpenManage' on Linux or check the installed programs list on Windows to verify the version.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could read sensitive files on the system, potentially exposing confidential data like configuration files or user information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized filesystem access, which may lead to exposure of sensitive data. This could impact compliance with GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) by increasing the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access to protected information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Dell OpenManage Server Administrator to version 11.1.0.2 or later to address the Relative Path Traversal vulnerability.

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