CVE-2022-26863: dell alienware_m15_r5_firmware Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 23-06-2022Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-26863 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in dell alienware_m15_r5_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 17.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.27%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 23-06-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Prior Dell BIOS versions contain an Input Validation vulnerability. A locally authenticated malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious input to an SMI in order to bypass security controls in SMM.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 6.3–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA6.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:LDiffers
High 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.27%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
18%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.27% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.27%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Dell35 products
- alienware_m15_r5_firmware< 1.5.0
- cpg bios≥ unspecified, < 1.5.0
- g15_5515_firmware< 1.6.0
- g5_se_5505_firmware< 1.11.0
- inspiron_14_5425_firmware< 1.2.1
1 vendor · 35 products