How severe is CVE-2026-63696?

CVE-2026-63696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-63696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-63696?

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

When was CVE-2026-63696 published?

CVE-2026-63696 was published on 2026-09-15 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

CVE-2026-63696

CVE-2026-63696 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-494.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-494
Published: 2026-09-15
Last modified: 2026-09-16

Description

Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, versions prior to 10.6.1.3, contains a Download of Code Without Integrity Check vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-63696?: Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, versions prior to 10.6.1.3, contains a Download of Code Without Integrity Check vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Code execution.
How severe is CVE-2026-63696?: CVE-2026-63696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-63696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-63696?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-63696 published?: CVE-2026-63696 was published on 2026-09-15 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000507473/dsa-2026-343-security-update-for-dell-networking-os10-vulnerabilities

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