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5.1
Dell Client Platform BIOS: Unauthenticated Access via Weak Password Recovery
CVE-2025-36579
Summary
If an attacker has physical access to a Dell computer, they may be able to bypass the password protection and gain unauthorized access to the system. This is a concern because it means someone could potentially access sensitive data or disrupt the computer's operation. Dell recommends updating the BIOS to a fixed version to mitigate this issue.
Original title
Dell Client Platform BIOS contains a Weak Password Recovery Mechanism vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability, lea...
Original description
Dell Client Platform BIOS contains a Weak Password Recovery Mechanism vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access.
nvd CVSS3.1
5.1
Vulnerability type
CWE-640
Published: 16 Apr 2026 · Updated: 17 Apr 2026 · First seen: 16 Apr 2026