CVE-2026-86361 Privilege escalation in System Update
A local low-privileged attacker can exploit incorrect permissions in Dell System Update to elevate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-86361?
CVE-2026-86361 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell System Update, published on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-86361?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dell System Update.
How do I fix CVE-2026-86361?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-86361 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-86361 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-86361 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dell System Update
Sources
Also known as GHSA-92g4-24pp-5mvc.