CVE-2026-63697 Security feature bypass in System Update

High 7.6 Published 6 Oct 2026 Updated 9 Oct 2026

A high-privileged remote attacker can exploit improper certificate validation in Dell System Update to achieve remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-63697?

CVE-2026-63697 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell System Update, published on 6 Oct 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-295

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-63697?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell System Update.

How do I fix CVE-2026-63697?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-63697 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-63697 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-63697 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x792-vcc4-26gx.