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CVE-2026-56796 Details

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

CNA: [email protected]CVSS-B:6.6 MEDIUMVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000501378/dsa-2026-309-security-update-for-dell-command-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities [email protected]Vendor Advisory

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
dell command update
< 5.7.1

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:dell:command_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

3 change records found show changes

QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2026-56796
NVD Published Date:
Aug 19, 2026
NVD Last Modified:
Aug 21, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2026-56796 Details - Not Deferred