CVE-2026-71168
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CVE-2026-71168 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | System Update | < 2.3.0.0 |
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