CVE-2026-79940 Missing authorization in iDRAC9
An unauthenticated remote attacker can access unauthorized data due to improper access control in Dell iDRAC9.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-79940?
CVE-2026-79940 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Dell iDRAC9, published on 26 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-79940?
How do I fix CVE-2026-79940?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-79940 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-79940 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-79940 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-526f-3hr4-7wmf.