Is CVE-2026-23856 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-23856 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-23856 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-23856 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-23856?

CVE-2026-23856 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.01%.

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HIGH

CVE-2026-23856

CWE-284Published: February 12, 2026· Updated: Feb 12, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.1th

Official Description

Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM) for Windows, versions prior to 6.0.3.1, and Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM) for Linux, versions prior to 5.4.1.1, contain an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-23856 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.