How severe is CVE-2026-81468?

CVE-2026-81468 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-2026-81468 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-81468?

CVE-2026-81468 affects Dell Thinos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-81468?

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-2026-81468 published?

CVE-2026-81468 was published on 2026-09-10 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

CVE-2026-81468

CVE-2026-81468 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Thinos 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Thinos
Published: 2026-09-10
Last modified: 2026-09-16

Description

Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to 2605_10. 2616, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-81468?: Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to 2605_10. 2616, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution.
How severe is CVE-2026-81468?: CVE-2026-81468 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-2026-81468 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-81468?: CVE-2026-81468 affects Dell Thinos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-81468?: 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-2026-81468 published?: CVE-2026-81468 was published on 2026-09-10 and last updated on 2026-09-16.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000502746/dsa-2026-389-security-update-for-dell-thinos-10-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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