CVE-2026-40639

Published Jun 9, 2026

Last updated 6 days ago

CVSS medium 5.7

Overview

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.
Source
security_alert@emc.com
NVD status
Awaiting Analysis

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
5.7
Impact score
5.2
Exploitability score
0.5
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Severity
MEDIUM

Weaknesses

security_alert@emc.com
CWE-261

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.