# CVE-2022-26861

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2022-26861
- **Severity:** HIGH
- **CVSS Score:** 7.9 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N)
- **CWE:** CWE-1038
- **Published:** Sep 6, 2022
- **Last Modified:** May 27, 2026

## Description

Dell BIOS versions contain an Insecure Automated Optimization vulnerability. A local authenticated malicious user could exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious input via SMI to obtain arbitrary code execution during SMM.

## Affected Products

- Dell — CPG BIOS (unspecified)

## References

- [CNA](https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000202194)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.04%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 13.6

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-10._