CVE-2026-63700 in Wyse Management Suite
Summary
by MITRE • 08/14/2026
Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS), versions prior to 2605.0.2, contain an Incorrect Default Permission vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Privilege Escalation.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/14/2026
The Dell Wyse Management Suite represents a comprehensive management platform for deploying and maintaining thin client devices in enterprise environments. This vulnerability exists within the software's permission model where default configurations fail to properly restrict access controls, creating an opportunity for unauthorized privilege escalation. The issue manifests when local attackers leverage improperly configured default permissions to elevate their privileges within the system.
This vulnerability falls under the CWE-276 category of Incorrect Default Permissions, which specifically addresses situations where software components are deployed with insecure default settings that allow unauthorized users to access restricted resources or perform privileged operations. The flaw operates at the system level where default user accounts or service configurations maintain overly permissive access rights that should be restricted to administrative users only.
From an operational perspective, the impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation as it represents a foundational security weakness in the management platform's architecture. An attacker with local access to any device managed by WMS could potentially leverage this flaw to gain elevated privileges, potentially accessing sensitive system resources, modifying configurations, or establishing persistent access points within the enterprise network. The attack vector is particularly concerning as local access is often considered an initial compromise state that can be easily achieved through social engineering, physical access, or other initial breach techniques.
The exploitation of this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1068 which covers 'Exploitation for Privilege Escalation' and specifically addresses how attackers can leverage system weaknesses to gain elevated privileges. This particular weakness creates a direct pathway for lateral movement within the managed environment, as compromised local accounts could potentially access other systems managed by the same WMS instance.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including updating to Dell Wyse Management Suite version 2605.0.2 or later which addresses this specific permission flaw. Additionally, security administrators should conduct comprehensive audits of all default configurations and user permissions within the WMS environment, ensuring that default accounts are disabled or have restricted access rights. Network segmentation strategies should be implemented to limit local access points where possible, and regular monitoring should be established to detect unauthorized privilege changes or unusual system activities that might indicate exploitation attempts.
The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper access control implementation in management platforms that serve as central control points for enterprise device fleets. Organizations must recognize that management suites often represent high-value targets for attackers seeking persistent access to their networks, making proper default configuration security essential for overall enterprise security posture. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted on all management platforms to identify similar permission-related weaknesses before they can be exploited by malicious actors.