VDB-411080 · CVE-2026-80357 · GCVE-0-2026-80357

Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage prior 2.2.13.2038 SMCU access control

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7.7	$0-$5k	0.78

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as very critical has been identified in Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage. Affected is an unknown function of the component SMCU. Such manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-80357. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage and classified as very critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component SMCU. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS), versions prior to 2.2.13.2038, contains an On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control vulnerability in the SMCU on 17G BOSS-N1 controllers. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

The advisory is shared for download at dell.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-80357 since 08/26/2026. The exploitation is known 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 09/28/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 2.2.13.2038 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Dell

Name

Boot Optimized Server Storage

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.dell.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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CNA Base Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Boot Optimized Server Storage 2.2.13.2038

Timelineinfo

08/26/2026 CVE reserved
09/28/2026 +33 days Advisory disclosed
09/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/28/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: dell.com

Advisory: dell.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-80357 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-80357
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-411080

Entryinfo

Created: 09/28/2026 16:31
Changes: 09/28/2026 16:31 (62)
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