---
id: CVE-2026-71168
title: >-
  Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation
  of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability
summary: >-
  Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation
  of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A
  low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this
  vulnerabi…
severity: high
cvss: 7.3
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-22
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: '2026-10-13T18:44:27.467'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-71168'
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: 0.00217
epssPercentile: 0.12041
ssvc:
  exploitation: none
  automatable: 'no'
  technicalImpact: total
  timestamp: '2026-10-06T18:23:35.694227Z'
ingestedAt: '2026-10-06T19:13:33.939Z'
---

## Overview

Dell System Update, versions prior to 2.3.0.0, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local 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`