PatchTheCVECVE-2026-64993: Dell RVTools versions prior to 4.8.1, contains an improper certificate validation vulnerability in the collect
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MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE
CVE-2026-64993 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting rvtools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Dell RVTools versions prior to 4.8.1, contains an improper certificate validation vulnerability in the collector. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to loss of confidentiality and integrity.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 86%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-295 |
| Published | 2026-08-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
dell rvtools UPGRADE
Affected: < 4.8.1
Fixed in: 4.8.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy rvtools || rpm -q rvtools || rvtools --version
2. UPGRADE to 4.8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rvtools
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade rvtools
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.