---
id: CVE-2026-86362
title: >-
  Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Access
  Control vulnerability
summary: >-
  Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Access
  Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could
  potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
severity: high
cvss: 8.2
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-284
vendor: Dell
product: System Update
affected:
  - system_update < 2.3.0.0 or later
published: '2026-10-06'
updated: '2026-10-06'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-06T20:17:34.193'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-86362'
references:
  - url: >-
      https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000515843/dsa-2026-324-security-update-for-dell-system-update-dsu-vulnerabilities
    label: security_alert@emc.com
tags:
  - nvd
  - cve.org
ssvc:
  exploitation: none
  automatable: 'no'
  technicalImpact: total
  timestamp: '2026-10-06T19:27:02.600182Z'
ingestedAt: '2026-10-06T19:13:33.939Z'
---

## Overview

Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

## Remediation

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