PatchTheCVECVE-2026-86360: Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted D
CVE-2026-86360 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting system update. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker. This vulnerability is considered critical because it can be leveraged by an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. Successful e
Why this priority
- Critical severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.6 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 52%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2026-10-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-13 |
Last updated 2026-10-13 · 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-2026-86360?
system update: upgrade to 2.3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-86360 being exploited?
CVE-2026-86360 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-2026-86360 affect?
CVE-2026-86360 affects system update. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerabi
How urgent is CVE-2026-86360?
Priority 46/100. Critical severity
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