CVE-2026-40639

MediumCVSS 5.7/10Last modified Jul 23, 2026

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 5.7/10CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-261

Affected software

Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2026
Last modified: Jul 23, 2026
NVD status: Awaiting Analysis

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