CVE-2026-81238: Dell Wyse Management Suite missing authentication in critical function

CVE-2026-81238 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.5 · Published 2026-09-15

Dell Wyse Management Suite is a centralized management platform for Wyse thin clients and endpoints used in enterprise environments. A missing authentication vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to bypass security controls and gain unauthorized access to critical administrative functions, potentially compromising the entire managed infrastructure.

Technologies: Dell Wyse Management Suite. Vendors: Dell.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-81238 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-81238 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-81238?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.5, published 15 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Dell Wyse Management Suite prior to 2605.0.3.683.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-81238?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-81238 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-81238?
Check whether you run Dell Wyse Management Suite 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.

Technical details

CVE-2026-81238 is a missing authentication vulnerability in Dell Wyse Management Suite versions prior to 2605.0.3.683, classified as a critical function authentication bypass. An unauthenticated attacker with network-level access can exploit this vulnerability without requiring valid credentials or user interaction. The flaw allows direct access to sensitive administrative operations, leading to unauthorized modifications and system compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 with network attack vector and no privilege requirements. A patch is available in version 2605.0.3.683 or later.

Affected products

  • Dell Wyse Management Suite prior to 2605.0.3.683

Timeline

  • 2026-09-15: disclosed
  • 2026-09-15: advisory

References

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