CVE-2026-81046: Critical severity Dell Dell ThinOS 10 vulnerability
Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to 260510.2616, contain a Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Arbitrary Code Execution within the application context.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Dell ThinOS 10to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2605_10.2616
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deployments are exposed to this vulnerability?
Dell ThinOS 10 deployments running versions earlier than 2605_10.2616 are affected. Exploitation requires that an attacker have remote access to the vulnerable system.
Does exploitation require authentication or user interaction?
No. The vulnerability can potentially be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker and does not require user interaction.
What level of access could an attacker gain?
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution within the application context. The provided information does not state that code execution results in system-level privileges.
What should be prioritized for remediation?
Update affected Dell ThinOS 10 systems to version 2605_10.2616 or later. Until updates are applied, prioritize limiting remote access to affected devices.