---
id: CVE-2026-80358
title: >-
  Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS), versions prior to 2.2.13.2038,
  contains an On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control
  vulnerability in the SMCU on 17G BOSS-N1 controllers
summary: >-
  Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS), versions prior to 2.2.13.2038,
  contains an On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control
  vulnerability in the SMCU on 17G BOSS-N1 controllers. An unauthenticated
  attacker with ph…
severity: medium
cvss: 5.1
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L'
cwe:
  - CWE-1191
vendor: Dell
product: Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS)
affected:
  - boot_optimized_server_storage_boss < 2.2.13.2038
published: '2026-09-28'
updated: '2026-09-28'
sourceUpdated: '2026-09-28T15:17:23.887'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-80358'
references:
  - url: >-
      https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000513073/dsa-2026-402-security-update-for-dell-boot-optimized-server-storage-boss-vulnerability
    label: security_alert@emc.com
tags:
  - nvd
  - cve.org
ingestedAt: '2026-09-28T15:13:31.606Z'
---

## Overview

Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS), versions prior to 2.2.13.2038, contains an On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control vulnerability in the SMCU on 17G BOSS-N1 controllers. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

## Remediation

Refer to the linked advisories for vendor-supplied fixes and affected version ranges.