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CVE-2026-71179

Last refreshed2026-10-03

Status: UPDATED  |  Advisory ID: CVE-2026-71179

Key Details

CVECVE-2026-71179
CVSS Score / Version7.3 (High) / CVSS v3.1
Updated2026-09-21
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS Proseattack vector is local; attack complexity is low; privileges required is low; user interaction is required; scope is unchanged; confidentiality impact is high; integrity impact is high; availability impact is high.
Affected productsdell update_package_framework and dell Update Package Framework
Classified asCWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'))

Affected Products, Subsystems & Sectors

VendorProductAffected VersionsPatch Status
dellupdate_package_framework
dellUpdate Package Framework
SubsystemsGeneral OT
SectorsMultiple

What to Know

Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges. (NVD)

What to Do

Monitor dell's web page for any future patch releases. See vendor advisory link below.

References

SourceReference
NVDhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-71179
CVEhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-71179
Vendor advisoryhttps://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000509455/dsa-2026-417-security-update-for-dell-update-package-dup-framework-vulnerabilities