CVE-2026-23857: dell update package
CVSS: 8.2v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 12-02-2026Last modified 26-02-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-23857 is a high (CVSS 8.2) vulnerability in dell update package. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 1.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.11%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-02-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 26-02-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Dell Update Package (DUP) Framework, versions 23.12.00 through 24.12.00, contains an Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.11%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
1%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.10% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.11%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Dell2 products
- update package25.02.00
- update_package_framework≥ 23.12.00, < 25.02.00
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- www.dell.com/support/…Vendor Advisory