[NEW] [medium] Dell BIOS: Vulnerability allows Data Manipulation
A local attacker can exploit a vulnerability in Dell BIOS to manipulate data.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A local attacker can manipulate data in the BIOS.
- Who is affected
- Systems running affected Dell BIOS versions accessible to local attackers.
- Urgency
- Medium severity; local access required limits exposure but firmware vulnerabilities are difficult to remediate.
- Action
- Check Dell security advisories for BIOS updates addressing CVE-2026-63693 and apply if available.
AI-assisted analysis generated from the source advisory — verify against the original.
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Details
Original advisory: https://wid.cert-bund.de/portal/wid/securityadvisory?name=WID-SEC-2026-2979
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-636930.10% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 1% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-63693 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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