CVE-2018-15774: iDRAC7/iDRAC8/iDRAC9 - Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Security readout for executives and security teams

Dell EMC iDRAC management controllers can let an already-authenticated operator-level user gain administrator access through a Redfish permission-check flaw. This is not a remote unauthenticated takeover, but it matters because iDRAC controls server management functions. Prioritize where operator accounts are broadly assigned or management interfaces are reachable beyond trusted admin networks. Exposure is limited to Dell EMC systems running affected iDRAC7, iDRAC8, or iDRAC9 firmware, with reachable Redfish access and operator-level users. Risk rises if iDRAC is exposed outside isolated management networks or operator accounts are shared. Treat as a maintenance-window remediation unless iDRAC is broadly reachable or operator access is loosely controlled. The business concern is unauthorized elevation inside server management, not internet-scale unauthenticated compromise. Mitigation focus: Upgrade iDRAC7/iDRAC8 to 2.61.60.60 or later per Dell guidance.; Upgrade iDRAC9 to the applicable fixed branch version or later.; Restrict iDRAC and Redfish access to trusted management networks only..

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Jun 1, 2026, 14:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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