CVE-2026-111498: Dell OpenManage Enterprise improper resource locking

CVE-2026-111498 · Severity: medium · CVSS 4.7 · Published 2026-10-30

Dell OpenManage Enterprise is a centralized management platform for Dell IT infrastructure. A high-privileged local attacker could exploit an improper resource locking vulnerability to bypass security protection mechanisms on systems running versions prior to 4.8.0.

Technologies: Dell OpenManage Enterprise. Vendors: Dell.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-111498 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-111498 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-111498?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 4.7, published 30 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Dell OpenManage Enterprise prior to 4.8.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-111498?
Yes: fixed in 4.8.0. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-111498 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in a hosted service.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-111498?
Check whether you run Dell OpenManage Enterprise at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 4.8.0

Technical details

This improper resource locking vulnerability in OpenManage Enterprise allows a high-privileged attacker with local access to bypass protection mechanisms. The vulnerability stems from inadequate synchronization or locking of shared resources, enabling race conditions or access violations. Versions prior to 4.8.0 are affected.

Affected products

  • Dell OpenManage Enterprise prior to 4.8.0

Timeline

  • 2026-10-30: disclosed

References

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