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Wyse Management Suite EUVDEUVD-2026-78915

| CVE-2026-81240 CRITICAL
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)
2026-09-15 dell GHSA-fh59-w4cp-j4f8
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Reach WMS server over network
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted file-upload request
  3. Exploit
    Bypass file-type restrictions
  4. Execution
    Write web-executable payload
  5. Persist
    Trigger execution of uploaded file
  6. Impact
    Gain remote code execution on host

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation targets Dell Wyse Management Suite server instances prior to 2605.0.3.683 that are network-reachable by the attacker. Per CVSS PR:N/UI:N, no authentication or user interaction is stated to be required, so an unauthenticated attacker with remote access to the WMS server's upload functionality is the described precondition. The primary limiting factor is exposure: WMS is an internal enterprise management platform typically deployed on management/administrative network segments rather than internet-facing, so realistic reach usually requires the attacker to already be on a network that can contact the server. The exact vulnerable feature, file-upload endpoint, and any non-default configuration dependency are NOT disclosed in the Dell advisory, so whether every default deployment is reachable cannot be confirmed from available data.

Impact

Signals conflict enough to warrant caution before treating this as an emergency. The CVSS 9.8 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N, C:H/I:H/A:H) describes the maximal-severity case: unauthenticated network exploitation of an arbitrary file upload (CWE-434) yielding remote code execution, which is a genuinely high-impact class. However, CISA's SSVC decision points push back on that severity: Exploitation is rated 'none' (no observed or public exploitation) and, notably, Technical Impact is 'partial' - directly contradicting the vendor's C:H/I:H/A:H total-impact claim. Automatable is 'yes', meaning if a working exploit emerges it could be scripted at scale, which raises future concern even though present exploitation is absent. EPSS is low at 0.36% (30th percentile), consistent with 'none' exploitation status and the absence of any public POC or KEV listing. The Dell description is also hedged ('could potentially exploit... leading to Remote execution'), and the advisory discloses no technical mechanism, so the exact upload endpoint and whether unauthenticated reach is truly default remains vendor-asserted rather than independently verified. Net: a real and patch-worthy critical-severity flaw in an enterprise management server, but presently a prioritize-and-patch item rather than an actively-exploited fire-drill. The SSVC 'partial' impact versus vendor 'total' impact discrepancy should be resolved with Dell before finalizing severity in any risk register.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with network reachability to a Dell Wyse Management Suite server sends a crafted upload request to an unauthenticated endpoint, planting a file of a dangerous type (e.g., a web-executable script) that the server later executes, yielding remote code execution on the management host. Because CVSS is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N, no credentials, user interaction, or unusual conditions are required in the worst case. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, and SSVC records exploitation status as 'none'.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv2 – Sep 21, 2026

Unrestricted file upload in Dell Wyse Management Suite prior to 2605.0.3.683 lets a remote attacker upload files of a dangerous type to the WMS server, which Dell states can lead to remote code execution; the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) indicates no authentication or user interaction is required under the described conditions. Real-world risk is tempered by exposure: WMS is an internal enterprise endpoint-management platform normally hosted on administrative network segments rather than the public internet, so a successful attack generally presupposes the adversary already has network reachability to the WMS instance, and Dell's advisory does not disclose the vulnerable upload endpoint or any non-default configuration dependency. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, the vulnerability is not in CISA KEV, and EPSS is low at 0.36% (30th percentile), which is consistent with a recent, narrowly deployed enterprise product rather than evidence that exploitation is unattractive.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Sep 15, 2026 - 18:06 CVSS 8.6

Unauthenticated remote code execution affects Dell Wyse Management Suite deployments running any version prior to 2605.0.3.683, caused by an unrestricted file upload (CWE-434) that lets an attacker place a file of a dangerous type on the server. Because the CVSS vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N, no credentials or user interaction are required, and the high integrity impact (I:H) reflects the ability to modify or replace server-side content with attacker-controlled code. No public exploit code and no CISA KEV listing were identified at time of analysis, but the low attack complexity and network reachability of the WMS administrative web interface make rapid patching the correct posture.

RemediationAI

Vendor-released patch: upgrade Dell Wyse Management Suite to 2605.0.3.683 or later, per Dell advisory DSA-2026-387 (https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000502744/dsa-2026-387-security-update-for-dell-wyse-management-suite-wms-for-multiple-vulnerabilities); since the advisory covers multiple vulnerabilities, verify the installed build reports 2605.0.3.683 or higher after upgrading. Until patching is complete, the highest-value compensating control is network restriction: block or tightly allow-list inbound access to the WMS server's web console and API interfaces so only trusted administrative subnets, jump hosts, or reverse proxies can reach them - the trade-off is that distributed branch sites and managed thin clients that communicate directly with WMS may lose management connectivity and will need adjusted firewall rules or an intermediary. A reverse proxy or WAF in front of WMS with upload extension and content-type allow-listing provides an additional layer that can block dangerous file types before they reach the application, but it will also reject or quarantine legitimate package and firmware uploads that fall outside the allow-list and requires tuning to avoid breaking normal administration workflows. Where WMS is internet-exposed, remove that exposure immediately, since the CVSS vector describes an unauthenticated remote attacker; also audit existing WMS upload directories and logs for unexpected files or uploads, and monitor for anomalous POST activity against upload endpoints as a detection measure. Dell's advisory does not document a configuration-based workaround or a way to disable the vulnerable upload feature, so patching remains the only confirmed fix.

Affected VersionsENISA

Wyse Management Suite 0 <WMS 2605.0.3.683

Affected Packages

euvd wyse_management_suite_0_wms no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.

Technical ContextAI · show details

The root cause is CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). WMS is Dell's server-side management platform for Wyse thin clients and compatible endpoints; it exposes web/API interfaces used by administrators and by managed devices to distribute configuration policies, application packages, firmware and related artifacts. The affected CPE, cpe:2.3:a:dell:wyse_management_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*, combined with EUVD's version range 'WMS 0 <WMS 2605.0.3.683', confirms that every build before 2605.0.3.683 carries the flaw. In this class of bug, an upload handler fails to validate file extension, MIME/content type, or post-write file permissions, allowing an attacker to place executable or script content where the server or an underlying component may later process it, converting a file-transfer feature into a code-execution primitive. Dell's advisory (DSA-2026-387) does not name the specific upload feature or storage path, so the exact preconditions beyond network reachability of the WMS server cannot be verified from available data. CISA's SSVC decision data rates exploitation as 'none' observed, automatable as 'yes', and technical impact as 'partial' - a more conservative view of impact than the 9.8 CVSS base score or the vendor's 'remote execution' wording, which is one of the conflicting signals in this case.

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Severity by source

Vendor (dell) PRIMARY HIGH
NVD 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 9.8 CRITICAL

Unauthenticated remote arbitrary file upload to code execution gives AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N with full C/I/A on the compromised server; I concur with the vendor 9.8 absent contrary detail.

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

Primary rating from Vendor (dell).

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Analysis Updated
Sep 21, 2026 - 17:45 vuln.today
v2 - CVSS changed
Severity Changed
Sep 21, 2026 - 17:37 NVD
HIGH CRITICAL
CVSS changed
Sep 21, 2026 - 17:37 NVD
8.6 (HIGH) 9.8 (CRITICAL)
CVE Published
Sep 15, 2026 - 17:40 cve.org
HIGH 8.6

DescriptionNVD

Dell Wyse Management Suite, versions prior to 2605.0.3.683, contain an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Remote execution.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Dell Wyse Management Suite, an internal endpoint management platform, contains a critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-81240) that could allow an attacker with network access to the server to take control of the management infrastructure and potentially compromise all managed endpoints. While no public exploit identified at time of analysis, the lack of a vendor patch and the high privileged position of WMS in enterprise environments make this a significant risk that warrants immediate network isolation and monitoring.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Restrict network access to Dell Wyse Management Suite to trusted administrative segments, implement firewall rules, monitor file upload logs, and disable unnecessary file upload functionality until a patch is available.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 70% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
Dell enterprise thin-client fleet management, common in VDI/kiosk shops, not ubiquitous
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 CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

49
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +49
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.

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