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CVE-2026-81474 Dell CVE debrief
A Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability exists in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator versions prior to 11.1.0.3. A low-privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges. This vulnerability is detailed in the CVE record and NVD entry, which provide information on the affected versions and potential impacts. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation to prevent potential elevation of privileges. The CVE record was published on 2026-09-17T11:17:03.077Z and has not been modified since then. Additional information on affected versions and remediation is limited, and defenders should be
- Vendor
- Dell
- Product
- OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-17
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-18
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-17
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-18
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Dell OpenManage Server Administrator installations should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation to prevent potential elevation of privileges.
Why it matters
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches or mitigations to prevent potential elevation of privileges in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator installations.
- Potential elevation of privileges for low-privileged attackers with local access
- Need to verify exposure and apply patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation
Technical summary
The CVE record describes a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator versions prior to 11.1.0.3. A low-privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches or mitigations to prevent potential elevation of privileges.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify exposure by checking installed versions of Dell OpenManage Server Administrator
- Apply patches or mitigations to prevent potential elevation of privileges
- Monitor for suspicious activity related to local access and privilege escalation
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information on affected versions and remediation is limited. The CVE record was published on 2026-09-17T11:17:03.077Z and has not been modified since then. Defenders should verify exposure and apply patches or mitigations to prevent potential elevation of privileges. The NVD entry provides a source-specific vulnerability assessment, and additional sources may provide further information on the affected
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-81474 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-81474
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-81474 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-81474
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000506586/dsa-2026-403-security-update-for-dell-openmanage-server-administrator-omsa-network-access-vulnerabilitiesv
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.