CVE-2026-63697: High severity Dell System Update vulnerability
Published Oct 6, 2026
·Updated
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Dell System Update<2.3.0.0
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Dell System Updateto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.3.0.0
Event History
Oct 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Which installations need to be updated?
Dell System Update versions prior to 2.3.0.0 are affected. Upgrade to version 2.3.0.0 or later.
2
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker needs remote access, high privileges, and user interaction. The attack complexity is rated high.
3
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability has high potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.