CVE-2026-71168
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Dell System Update Path Traversal Vulnerability

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-71168, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: Dell

Description

Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.

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Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-06
AI Q&A
2026-10-06
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CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

Dell System Update versions before 2.3.0.0 have a Path Traversal vulnerability. This allows a low-privileged local attacker to bypass path restrictions and potentially execute remote commands.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking the installed version of Dell System Update. Run 'Dell System Update -v' or check the installation directory for versions prior to 2.3.0.0. Inspect system logs for unusual remote execution attempts or path traversal patterns.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could exploit this to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially gaining control over the affected system or installing malware.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update Dell System Update to version 2.3.0.0 or later. Restrict local user access to prevent unauthorized execution. Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity linked to remote execution attempts.

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