CVE-2026-46461 Privilege escalation in Server Hardware Manager
A local low-privileged attacker can exploit improper access control in Dell Server Hardware Manager to elevate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-46461?
CVE-2026-46461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Server Hardware Manager, published on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell Server Hardware Manager, versions prior to 3.2.2, contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-46461?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Server Hardware Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2026-46461?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-46461 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-46461 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-46461 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrpg-jxh9-4948.