CVE-2026-81439: Dell OpenManage Server Administrator incorrect authorization bypass

CVE-2026-81439 · Severity: low · CVSS 3.7 · Published 2026-09-17

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator is a system management tool used to remotely monitor and administer Dell servers. This vulnerability allows a low-privileged attacker with network access to bypass access controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access to protected system functions or sensitive configuration data.

Technologies: Dell OpenManage Server Administrator. Vendors: Dell.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-81439 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-81439 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-81439?
Low severity, with a CVSS score of 3.7, published 17 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator prior to 11.1.0.3.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-81439?
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-2026-81439 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-81439?
Check whether you run Dell OpenManage Server Administrator 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-2026-81439 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator versions prior to 11.1.0.3. A low-privileged attacker with remote network access can exploit this flaw by performing specific operations that bypass authorization checks, requiring some user interaction (UI:R) and higher attack complexity (AC:H). The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass protection mechanisms and access protected functions or information they are not authorized to access. Exploitation requires existing low-privilege credentials and network connectivity to the affected system. The vendor has released patch version 11.1.0.3 or later to remediate this issue.

Affected products

  • Dell OpenManage Server Administrator prior to 11.1.0.3

Timeline

  • 2026-09-17: disclosed

References

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