CVE-2026-81440 Hardcoded credentials in OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit hard-coded credentials in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator to gain unauthorized access.
- 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-2026-81440?
CVE-2026-81440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows, published on 17 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions prior to 11.1.0.3, contains a Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-81440?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Openmanage Server Administrator.
How do I fix CVE-2026-81440?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-81440 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-81440 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-81440 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
- CVE-2021-21513 Auth bypass in Dell Open Manage Server Administrator
- CVE-2026-81442 Privilege escalation in OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
- CVE-2026-81475 Auth bypass in OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
- CVE-2026-81476 Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions prior to 11.1.0.3, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Comm
- CVE-2026-81478 Hardcoded credentials in OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g3xm-vfq8-rh32.