CVE-2026-44273 Dell CVE debrief

Who should care

System administrators and security teams responsible for Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS) should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary steps to mitigate it. This vulnerability requires local access and high privileges to exploit, but could lead to Information Disclosure. Dell Wyse Management Suite users should review their systems and apply the necessary patches.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-44273 vulnerability is caused by the use of default credentials in Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS) versions prior to WMS 2605. An attacker with high privileges and local access could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability is characterized by a CVSS vector of CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. Dell has released a vendor advisory (DSA-2026-247) to address this issue.

Defensive priority

Medium priority should be given to patching Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS) versions prior to WMS 2605, as the vulnerability requires high privileges and local access but could lead to Information Disclosure. System administrators should review their systems and apply the necessary patches.

Recommended defensive actions

• Review and apply Dell's vendor advisory (DSA-2026-247) to patch vulnerable systems.
• Ensure that Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS) is updated to version 2605 or later.
• Monitor systems for suspicious activity and implement compensating controls as needed.
• Perform regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-44273 vulnerability was identified in Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS) versions prior to WMS 2605. The vulnerability allows high privileged attackers with local access to potentially exploit the vulnerability, leading to Information Disclosure. The CVSS score is 6, and the severity is MEDIUM. Dell has provided a vendor advisory for mitigation.

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