CVE-2026-81046 Security feature bypass in ThinOS 10

Critical 9.4 Published 10 Sep 2026 Updated 11 Sep 2026

Unauthenticated remote attackers can bypass protection mechanisms to execute arbitrary code in Dell ThinOS 10.

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-2026-81046?

CVE-2026-81046 is a critical vulnerability in Dell ThinOS 10, published on 10 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to 2605_10.2616, contain a Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Arbitrary Code Execution within the application context.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-81046?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Thinos.

How do I fix CVE-2026-81046?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-81046 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-81046 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-81046 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7pgg-3gfw-qgx7.