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HIGH

CVE-2026-71168

CVSS v3

7.3

HIGH

EPSS Score

—

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-06

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-71168?

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.

Is CVE-2026-71168 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-71168 has not been confirmed.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-71168?

CVE-2026-71168 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.3 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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