PatchTheCVECVE-2026-70424: Dell OpenManage Enterprise, versions prior to 4.7.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restri
CVE-2026-70424 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information exposure.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 61%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2026-08-19 |
| Last modified | 2026-08-21 |
Last updated 2026-08-21 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-70424?
openmanage enterprise: upgrade to 4.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-70424 being exploited?
CVE-2026-70424 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-2026-70424 affect?
CVE-2026-70424 affects openmanage enterprise. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Dell OpenManage Enterprise, versions prior to 4.7.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulne
How urgent is CVE-2026-70424?
Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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