CVE-2026-81474: dell openmanage_server_administrator Heap-based Buffer Overflow
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 17-09-2026Last modified 18-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-81474 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in dell openmanage_server_administrator. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.15%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 17-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 18-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions prior to 11.1.0.3, contains a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.15%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
4%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.15% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.15%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Dell6 products
- openmanage_server_administrator< 11.1.0.3
- openmanage server administrator managed node for rhel 8.10< 11.1.0.3
- openmanage server administrator managed node for rhel 9.4< 11.1.0.3
- openmanage server administrator managed node for sles 15< 11.1.0.3
- openmanage server administrator managed node for ubuntu 22.04< 11.1.0.3
1 vendor · 6 products
References
1 links- www.dell.com/support/…Vendor Advisory