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CVE-2026-71168.

Source-reported disclosure and enrichment record.

SEVERITY / CVSSHIGH / 7.3CVSS 3.1 · security_alert@emc.com
EXPLOITATION STATUSNot listed in the cached KEV catalogThis does not establish absence of exploitation.
RECORD STATUSUndergoing AnalysisModified Oct 06, 2026

Disclosure summary

Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.

Source-reported weakness categories

CWE-22

Source-specific records & product guidance

Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.

NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2026-71168

Open original source · Updated Oct 06, 2026

Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.

Original records & references

PUBLISHED 2026-10-06T15:18:15-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-06T15:58:37-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-10T20:50:03-04:00