DSA-2026-324: Security update for Dell System Update (DSU) Vulnerabilities
Summary: Dell System Update (DSU) remediation is available for multiple security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
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Impact
Critical
Details
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Proprietary Code CVEs |
Description |
CVSS Base Score |
CVSS Vector String |
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CVE-2026-86360 |
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, 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. This vulnerability is considered critical because it can be leveraged by an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. Successful exploitation may allow complete compromise of the vulnerable application and underlying operating system. Dell recommends customers upgrade at the earliest opportunity. |
9.6 |
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CVE-2026-86361 |
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges. |
8.2 |
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CVE-2026-86362 |
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges. |
8.2 |
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CVE-2026-63697 |
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. |
7.6 |
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CVE-2026-71168 |
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. |
7.3 |
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Proprietary Code CVEs |
Description |
CVSS Base Score |
CVSS Vector String |
|
CVE-2026-86360 |
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, 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. This vulnerability is considered critical because it can be leveraged by an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. Successful exploitation may allow complete compromise of the vulnerable application and underlying operating system. Dell recommends customers upgrade at the earliest opportunity. |
9.6 |
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CVE-2026-86361 |
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges. |
8.2 |
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CVE-2026-86362 |
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges. |
8.2 |
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CVE-2026-63697 |
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. |
7.6 |
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CVE-2026-71168 |
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. |
7.3 |
Affected Products & Remediation
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Product |
Affected Versions |
Remediated Versions |
Link |
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Dell System Update (DSU) |
Versions prior to 2.3.0.0 |
Version 2.3.0.0 or later |
https://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?driverid=J9TK1 |
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Product |
Affected Versions |
Remediated Versions |
Link |
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Dell System Update (DSU) |
Versions prior to 2.3.0.0 |
Version 2.3.0.0 or later |
https://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?driverid=J9TK1 |
Revision History
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Revision |
Date |
Description |
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1.0 |
2026-10-01 |
Initial Release |
Acknowledgements
- CVE-2026-63697, CVE-2026-86360: Dell would like to thank Ori Gabriel for reporting these issues.
- CVE-2026-86361, CVE-2026-86362: Dell would like to thank saltedfish for reporting these issues.
- CVE-2026-71168: Dell would like to thank Nir Yehoshua of Cipher Security Labs for reporting this issue.
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Article Number: 000515843
Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
Last Modified: 01 Oct 2026
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