CVE-2026-86361: Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resour

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-86361?

system update: upgrade to 2.3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-86361 being exploited?

CVE-2026-86361 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-2026-86361 affect?

CVE-2026-86361 affects system update. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation o

Routine

HIGH 8.2UPGRADE

CVE-2026-86361 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) 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 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local 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	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2026-10-06
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-06 19:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 18:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell system update UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.3.0.0

Fixed in: 2.3.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy system-update || rpm -q system-update || system-update --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade system-update

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade system-update

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.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-86361?

system update: upgrade to 2.3.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-86361 being exploited?

CVE-2026-86361 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-2026-86361 affect?

CVE-2026-86361 affects system update. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation o

How urgent is CVE-2026-86361?

Priority 30/100. High severity

Software pages

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