Quick answers
- Is CVE-2026-86362 exploited in the wild?
- No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-86362 being exploited in the wild.
- How severe is CVE-2026-86362?
- High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.2, published 6 October 2026.
- Which products and versions are affected?
- Dell System Update prior to 2.3.0.0.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2026-86362?
- Yes: fixed in 2.3.0.0 or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
- How is CVE-2026-86362 attacked?
- It is attacked with local access.
- Am I affected by CVE-2026-86362?
- Check whether you run Dell System Update 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: 2.3.0.0 or later
Technical details
An improper access control vulnerability in Dell System Update versions prior to 2.3.0.0 permits privilege escalation. A low-privileged local attacker can exploit this flaw to gain elevated privileges; exploitation requires local access and low privileges but can lead to complete system compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.2 with local attack vector and user interaction required.
Affected products
- Dell System Update prior to 2.3.0.0
Timeline
- 2026-10-06: disclosed