CVE-2026-81453 Path traversal in OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows

Medium 6.5 Published 17 Sep 2026 Updated 17 Sep 2026

A low-privileged remote attacker can exploit a path traversal flaw in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator to access the filesystem.

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-2026-81453?

CVE-2026-81453 is a medium-severity path traversal 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 Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-81453?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Openmanage Server Administrator.

How do I fix CVE-2026-81453?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-81453 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-81453 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-81453 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j9rg-mf65-x5f8.