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Dell ThinOS EUVDEUVD-2026-44741

| CVE-2026-56087 MEDIUM
Protection Mechanism Failure (CWE-693)
2026-07-15 dell GHSA-hvgj-r9vm-qfjw
6.1
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: dell
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain physical access to thin client
  2. Exploit
    Trigger protection mechanism bypass
  3. Impact
    Access or modify encrypted device data

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Protection mechanism completeness
Exploitation Conditions

Physical possession of a Dell ThinOS 10 device running a version prior to 2605_10.2100 is the sole required condition, as confirmed by the CVSS AV:P vector. No network connectivity, authentication credentials, or prior account access on the device is required (PR:N). No user interaction is needed (UI:N). Remote exploitation is architecturally impossible given the Physical attack vector. The vulnerability does not affect devices already upgraded to version 2605_10.2100 or later. Exploitation is further limited in environments with robust physical security - locked server rooms, cable-locked endpoints, or mandatory device check-in/check-out procedures - as these controls deny the physical access prerequisite.

Impact

The CVSS base score of 6.1 (Medium) is driven primarily by the Physical attack vector (AV:P), which meaningfully constrains the exploitable population to scenarios involving physical device access - theft, unattended endpoints, supply chain interception, or insider physical access. The C:H/I:H impact metrics indicate that once physical access is achieved, the attacker can both read and modify encrypted data, representing a full data compromise of the device. AC:L indicates the bypass requires no unusual preconditions beyond device possession, and PR:N confirms no prior credentials are needed. No EPSS score was provided in the source data, and the vulnerability is absent from the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no confirmed widespread active exploitation at this time. Real-world risk is elevated in sectors where thin clients are deployed in public-facing or remote locations - healthcare kiosks, branch office deployments, shared workstations - where devices can be left unattended or physically stolen. This is a genuine priority for organizations with large thin client fleets in such environments, despite the moderate overall CVSS score.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker physically obtains a Dell ThinOS 10 device - through theft, unattended access at a healthcare kiosk, or interception during shipping - and exploits the protection mechanism failure to bypass disk encryption or data access controls without any credentials. The low complexity (AC:L) and no required privileges (PR:N) suggest the bypass is achievable through a straightforward procedure (e.g., boot manipulation or direct hardware interface), yielding access to all protected data on the device. No public exploit code is known at time of analysis.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 15, 2026

Protection mechanism failure in Dell ThinOS 10 (versions prior to 2605_10.2100) allows an unauthenticated attacker with physical device access to bypass encryption controls and gain unauthorized read and write access to data stored on the thin client. The flaw, classified as CWE-693, indicates the encryption or authentication protection subsystem can be circumvented without any credentials, consistent with the Authentication Bypass tag and CVSS PR:N rating. No public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, though the physical access constraint limits but does not eliminate risk in environments with unattended or theft-prone thin clients.

RemediationAI

Upgrade Dell ThinOS 10 to version 2605_10.2100 or later as documented in Dell Security Advisory DSA-2026-300 (https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000489640/dsa-2026-300-security-update-for-dell-thinos-10-for-multiple-vulnerabilities). Until the patch is applied, organizations should enforce strict physical security controls: deploy cable locks or chassis locks on thin client devices, restrict physical access to deployment areas through badge-controlled entry, and establish a device inventory and chain-of-custody process to detect unauthorized removal. For thin clients in high-risk or public-facing environments, enabling BIOS/UEFI passwords and disabling boot from external media reduces the attack surface, though these do not remediate the underlying encryption bypass. Device tracking via endpoint management platforms (e.g., Wyse Management Suite) can provide alerting on offline or missing devices. These physical controls reduce exploitation opportunity but do not address the root protection mechanism failure.

Affected VersionsENISA

ThinOS 10 0 <2605_10.2100

Affected Packages

euvd thinos_10 fix: 2605_10.2100

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Dell ThinOS 10 is a purpose-built, hardened operating system for thin client endpoints used in enterprise VDI and virtual desktop environments. The affected CPE (cpe:2.3:a:dell:thinos_10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) encompasses all ThinOS 10 builds prior to 2605_10.2100. CWE-693 (Protection Mechanism Failure) describes a class of flaws where a security control - such as full-disk encryption, secure boot verification, or data-at-rest protection - is absent, incorrectly implemented, or can be bypassed. In this context, the vulnerability likely resides in the encryption key management, secure boot chain, or access control layer that is supposed to prevent unauthorized decryption of device-resident data. The Authentication Bypass tag further supports that the mechanism intended to require credentials before granting access to protected data can be circumvented entirely. The Physical attack vector (AV:P) in the CVSS vector confirms exploitation requires hands-on device interaction.

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Severity by source

Vendor (dell) PRIMARY 6.1 MEDIUM
AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
vuln.today AI 6.1 MEDIUM

Physical access is the only vector (AV:P); no credentials required (PR:N); high confidentiality and integrity impact from encrypted data exposure and potential modification; no availability impact.

3.1 AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
4.0 AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (dell).

CVSS VectorVendor: dell

Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
Patch available
Jul 15, 2026 - 21:18 EUVD

DescriptionCVE.org

Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to 2605_10.2100 contain a Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerability. An attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access to encrypted data.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 96% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise thin client OS, common in VDI and healthcare deployments
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

30
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +30
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

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