Description

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, versions prior to 11.1.0.2, contains an Improper Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

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{
  "score": "7.7",
  "pubDate": "2026-08-07T13:16:52.503Z",
  "pubdate": "2026-08-07T13:16:52.503Z",
  "executiveSummary": "Dell OpenManage Server Administrator contains an improper authentication vulnerability affecting versions prior to 11.1.0.2. This security flaw enables unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass verification mechanisms, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive system administration interfaces.\nThe vulnerability introduces severe risk implications by allowing malicious actors with remote network access to interact with internal management functions without providing valid credentials. This exposure compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of managed server hardware and operating systems.\nExploitation requires network connectivity to the vulnerable service running on the target host. No prior authentication, user interaction, or specialized privilege levels are required by the attacker to initiate an exploit attempt. Organizations utilizing affected versions face a critical exposure window until remediation steps are fully implemented across their infrastructure.",
  "technicalDetails": "The root cause of the vulnerability stems from an improper authentication implementation within Dell OpenManage Server Administrator prior to version 11.1.0.2. The affected component fails to adequately validate or enforce authentication tokens and credentials during the initial session establishment or API request handling phase.\nAn unauthenticated attacker with remote network access can exploit this flaw by dispatching crafted requests directly to the management interface. Because the vulnerable component inadequately verifies the identity and authorization status of the incoming connection, the application treats the unauthenticated payload as validly authorized.\nThe attack flow proceeds as follows: First, the attacker identifies a target system exposing the vulnerable Dell OpenManage Server Administrator service over the network. Second, the attacker crafts a malicious request designed to interact with administrative endpoints or functions normally restricted to authenticated operators. Third, due to the improper authentication controls, the application processes the request, bypassing security checks.\nThis execution path grants the attacker unauthorized access to management capabilities. Depending on the exposed APIs and internal application logic, successful exploitation may allow the adversary to execute administrative actions, retrieve sensitive system configurations, or manipulate server hardware states without leaving valid authentication logs.\nNetwork exposure is a primary prerequisite, as the attack vector is exploitable remotely. The vulnerability impacts all Dell OpenManage Server Administrator versions prior to 11.1.0.2. Post-exploitation impact encompasses full administrative exposure of the server management plane, enabling further pivoting or persistent system compromise."
}