CVE-2026-56795: High severity Dell Server Update Utility vulnerability

Published Sep 17, 2026
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Updated

Dell Server Update Utility, versions prior to 26.07.01, contains an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dell Server Update Utility<26.07.01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Dell Server Update Utility to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.07.01

Event History

Sep 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which systems are exposed to exploitation?

Systems running Dell Server Update Utility versions earlier than 26.07.01 are affected. Exploitation requires local access and an existing low-privileged account.

2

Does exploitation require user interaction?

Yes. The CVSS vector indicates user interaction is required, so a local low-privileged attacker would need a user to perform an action as part of exploitation.

3

What is the remediation?

Update Dell Server Update Utility to version 26.07.01 or later. The provided information does not specify an alternative mitigation if updating is not immediately possible.

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