CVE-2026-81478: dell openmanage_server_administrator Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 17-09-2026Last modified 18-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-81478 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in dell openmanage_server_administrator. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 20.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.29%
0%100%
Low · -0.09 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 Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 8.1–9.8
- CVE.orgCNA8.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.29%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
20%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.09 pp
From 0.38% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.29%
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