CVE-2026-81472

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Description

Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM) for Windows, Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM) for Linux, and Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM) for ESXi, versions prior to 6.1.1.0, contains an Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

Severity

MEDIUM

CVSS score

4.2 (v3.1)

Vulnerability status

Awaiting Analysis

Source identifier

[email protected]

Published

2026-10-28 12:17:42.417000

Last modified

2026-10-29 11:17:34.780000

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  "published": "2026-10-28T12:17:42.417",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-29T11:17:34.780",
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