CVE-2026-56796Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability.
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Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
- CVSS
- 6.6 MEDIUM (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-59
- Known exploited
- Not in CISA's KEV catalog
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- Not loaded for this CVE
- Assigned by
- dell
- NVD analysis
- Analyzed
- Record last updated
- Aug 21, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
Dell Dell Command Update (DCU) dell:command_update_dcu (from the name) | before 5.7.1 | CNA record |
dell command_update dell:command_update | before 5.7.1 | NVD |
References
- https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000501378/dsa-2026-309-security-update-for-dell-command-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilitiesvendor-advisory
The CVE record on cve.org NVD's entry
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