Dell iDRAC Service Module on Windows/Linux access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Dell iDRAC Service Module on Windows/Linux. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-23856. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Dell iDRAC Service Module on Windows/Linux (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM) for Windows, versions prior to 6.0.3.1, and Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM) for Linux, versions prior to 5.4.1.1, contain an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

The advisory is shared for download at dell.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-23856 since 01/16/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/13/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CNNVD (CNNVD-202602-2158). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/16/2026 CVE reserved
02/12/2026 +27 days Advisory disclosed
02/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/13/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dsa-2026-077
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-23856 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-23856
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-345700
CNNVD: CNNVD-202602-2158 - Dell iDRAC Service Module 访问控制错误漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2026 06:40
Updated: 02/13/2026 15:48
Changes: 02/12/2026 06:40 (63), 02/13/2026 15:48 (6)
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