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.

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 vuln…

EPSS: 0.001 (0.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Dell Update Package — versions 25.02.00
Dell Update_package_framework

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-280 — Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges

References

security_alert@emc.com (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.