CVE-2026-70421: Dell OpenManage Enterprise, versions prior to 4.7.0, contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-70421?

openmanage enterprise: upgrade to 4.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-70421 being exploited?

CVE-2026-70421 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-70421 affect?

CVE-2026-70421 affects openmanage enterprise. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Dell OpenManage Enterprise, versions prior to 4.7.0, contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2026-70421 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting openmanage enterprise. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell OpenManage Enterprise, versions prior to 4.7.0, contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2026-08-19
Last modified	2026-08-21

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-08-21 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-19 14:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-21 17:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell openmanage enterprise UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.7.0

Fixed in: 4.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openmanage-enterprise || rpm -q openmanage-enterprise || openmanage-enterprise --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openmanage-enterprise

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openmanage-enterprise

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-70421?

openmanage enterprise: upgrade to 4.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-70421 being exploited?

CVE-2026-70421 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-70421 affect?

CVE-2026-70421 affects openmanage enterprise. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Dell OpenManage Enterprise, versions prior to 4.7.0, contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2026-70421?

Priority 35/100. High severity

Software pages

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