Dell OpenManage Server Administrator <11.1.0.3 Path Traversal Vulnerability
CVE-2026-81453 Published on September 17, 2026
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions prior to 11.1.0.3, contains an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-81453 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2026-81453 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Affected Versions
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node (Patch) for Windows:- Before 11.1.0.3 is affected.
- Before 11.1.0.3 is affected.
- Before 11.1.0.3 is affected.
- Before 11.1.0.3 is affected.
- Before 11.1.0.3 is affected.