CVE-2026-81441 Missing authorization in OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows

Medium 4.0 Published 17 Sep 2026 Updated 17 Sep 2026

An unauthenticated local attacker can cause a denial of service in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator due to missing authentication for a critical function.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-81441?

CVE-2026-81441 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows, published on 17 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions prior to 11.1.0.3, contains a Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Denial of service.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-81441?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Openmanage Server Administrator.

How do I fix CVE-2026-81441?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-81441 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-2026-81441 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-81441 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2qv8-85x3-gf7x.