CVE-2026-81481: Path Traversal

Published Sep 17, 2026
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Updated

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions prior to 11.1.0.3, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator<11.1.0.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Dell OpenManage Server Administrator to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.1.0.3

Event History

Sep 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which installations should be prioritized for remediation?

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator installations running versions earlier than 11.1.0.3 should be prioritized, particularly where the service is reachable remotely.

2

Does exploitation require an account or user interaction?

No. The vulnerability is described as exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker with remote access, and no user interaction is required.

3

What is the expected security impact if exploitation succeeds?

Successful exploitation could give an attacker filesystem access. The supplied severity vector indicates high confidentiality impact, with no stated integrity or availability impact.

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