Vulnerability in Dell Update Package
CVE-2026-23857
Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework, versions 23.12.00 through 24.12.00, contains an Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.001 (0.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 1st percentile — 0.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Dell Update Package — versions 25.02.00
- Dell Update Package Framework
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000426781/dsa-2026-081-security-update-for-del… (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-23857?
- CVE-2026-23857 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Update Package, classified under Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2026-02-12.
- How severe is CVE-2026-23857?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.