Dell App Installer pre-26.09.0.1: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
CVE-2026-86375 Published on October 19, 2026

Dell Application Installer, versions prior to 26.09.0.1, contain a Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-86375 can be exploited with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. 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.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
NONE
Availability Impact:
NONE

Weakness Type

Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

The software does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. The lack of proper data encryption passes up the guarantees of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability that properly implemented encryption conveys.


Affected Versions

Dell Application Installer,: