---
id: CVE-2026-63697
title: >-
  Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper
  Certificate Validation vulnerability
summary: >-
  Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper
  Certificate Validation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote
  access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote
  execution.
severity: high
cvss: 7.6
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-295
vendor: dell
product: system_update
affected:
  - system_update < 2.3.0.0
patched:
  - system_update 2.3.0.0
published: '2026-10-06'
updated: '2026-10-13'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-13T19:15:22.307'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-63697'
references:
  - url: >-
      https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000515843/dsa-2026-324-security-update-for-dell-system-update-dsu-vulnerabilities
    label: security_alert@emc.com
tags:
  - nvd
  - cve.org
epss: 0.00296
epssPercentile: 0.22172
ingestedAt: '2026-10-06T19:13:33.941Z'
ssvc:
  exploitation: none
  automatable: 'no'
  technicalImpact: total
  timestamp: '2026-10-09T01:22:29.866444Z'
---

## Overview

Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.

## Affected

- `system_update < 2.3.0.0`

## Remediation

Upgrade past the affected range:

- `system_update 2.3.0.0`