CVE-2026-81481 Path traversal in OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows

High 7.5 Published 17 Sep 2026 Updated 17 Sep 2026

Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator to access the filesystem.

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-2026-81481?

CVE-2026-81481 is a high-severity path traversal 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 an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-81481?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Openmanage Server Administrator.

How do I fix CVE-2026-81481?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-81481 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-2026-81481 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-81481 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gfcm-jq3g-qrm5.