Unauthenticated Remote Access: Improper Access Control in Dell iDRAC9 <7.20.30.50
CVE-2026-79940 Published on August 26, 2026
Dell iDRAC9, 14G versions prior to 7.00.00.182 and 15G/16G versions prior to 7.20.30.50, contains an Improper Access Control vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to gaining access to unauthorized data.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-79940 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2026-79940 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-79940
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Affected Versions
Dell iDRAC9:- Before 7.20.30.50 or later is affected.
- Before 7.00.00.182 or later is affected.