CVE-2026-81442 Privilege escalation in OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
A low-privileged remote attacker can exploit improper privilege management to tamper with information and gain unauthorized access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-81442?
CVE-2026-81442 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows, published on 17 Sep 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions prior to 11.1.0.3, contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information tampering and Unauthorized access.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-81442?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell Openmanage Server Administrator.
How do I fix CVE-2026-81442?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-81442 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-81442 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-81442 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-2026-81475 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
- CVE-2026-81474 Memory corruption in OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fxpj-q7f5-82mj.