How severe is CVE-2026-81440?

CVE-2026-81440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-81440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-81440?

CVE-2026-81440 affects Dell Openmanage Server Administrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-81440?

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.

When was CVE-2026-81440 published?

CVE-2026-81440 was published on 2026-09-17 and last updated on 2026-10-01.

CVE-2026-81440

CVE-2026-81440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Openmanage Server Administrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Dell Openmanage Server Administrator
Published: 2026-09-17
Last modified: 2026-10-01

Description

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions prior to 11.1.0.3, contains a Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-81440?: Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions prior to 11.1.0.3, contains a Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.
How severe is CVE-2026-81440?: CVE-2026-81440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-81440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-81440?: CVE-2026-81440 affects Dell Openmanage Server Administrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-81440?: 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.
When was CVE-2026-81440 published?: CVE-2026-81440 was published on 2026-09-17 and last updated on 2026-10-01.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000506586/dsa-2026-403-security-update-for-dell-openmanage-server-administrator-omsa-network-access-vulnerabilitiesv

Affected products (1)

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