CVE-2026-82166 Missing authorization in Application Store
Unauthenticated attackers with adjacent network access can execute arbitrary code due to missing authentication for critical functions in Dell Application Store.
- 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-2026-82166?
CVE-2026-82166 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Dell Application Store, published on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Dell Application Store, versions prior to 26.05.0.7, contain a Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-82166?
How do I fix CVE-2026-82166?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-82166 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-2026-82166 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-82166 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8wfh-qf92-9g65.