CVE-2026-71168

High

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.3

Exploit probability—

ProductDell System Update

PublishedOct 6, 2026

First seenOct 6, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal

How to fix

Update

dell system_update2.3.0.0 or later

Vendor advisories

dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000515843/dsa-2026-324-security-update-for-dell-system-update-dsu-vulnerabilities

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
dell system_update	v < 2.3.0.0	2.3.0.0

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