CVE-2026-40639

MEDIUM

Dell Client Platform BIOS contains a Weak Encoding for Password vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Complexity

HIGH

Privileges

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Published: 6/9/2026Modified: 7/23/2026

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References (1)

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000453482/dsa-2026-197