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CVE-2026-80357

HIGH 7

Published 2026-09-28 · Last modified 2026-09-28

Dell Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS), versions prior to 2.2.13.2038, contains an On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control vulnerability in the SMCU on 17G BOSS-N1 controllers. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 7), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.1%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 1st percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

7CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • ⚠Access: Requires physical access to the device
  • ✓Privileges: No account or privileges required
  • ⚠User interaction: A user must take an action (click / open a file)
  • ⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

Test against your own equipment

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Listed for defensive triage, patch verification, and authorized testing on systems you own. Machine-readable: /cve/CVE-2026-80357/poc.json

Affected

Vendors Dell

Products Boot Optimized Server Storage (Boss)

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-1191: : On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control

CVSS vector

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

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 7 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • HIGH 7 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

Advisories

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS