CVE-2026-79940
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CVE-2026-79940 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell iDRAC9, 14G versions prior to 7.00.00.182 and 15G/16G versions prior to 7.20.30.50, contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to gaining access to unauthorized data.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell iDRAC9, 14G versions prior to 7.00.00.182 and 15G/16G versions prior to 7.20.30.50, contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to gaining access to unauthorized data.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | iDRAC9 | < 7.20.30.50 or later; < 7.00.00.182 or later |
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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