How severe is CVE-2026-40715?

CVE-2026-40715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-40715 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-40715?

CVE-2026-40715 affects Dell Thinos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40715?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-40715 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-40715 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-33979.

When was CVE-2026-40715 published?

CVE-2026-40715 was published on 2026-06-02 and last updated on 2026-07-22.

CVE-2026-40715

CVE-2026-40715 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Thinos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-33979
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Dell Thinos
Published: 2026-06-02
Last modified: 2026-07-22

Description

Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to ThinOS10 2602_10.0765, contain an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Privilege Escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-40715?: Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to ThinOS10 2602_10.0765, contain an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Privilege Escalation.
How severe is CVE-2026-40715?: CVE-2026-40715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-40715 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-40715?: CVE-2026-40715 affects Dell Thinos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40715?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-40715 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-40715 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-33979.
When was CVE-2026-40715 published?: CVE-2026-40715 was published on 2026-06-02 and last updated on 2026-07-22.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000463678/dsa-2026-214

Affected products (1)

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