CVE-2026-71179 Dell Update Package Framework - Privilege Escalation

Dell Update Package Framework < 26.07.03 contains an OS command injection caused by improper neutralization of special elements, letting low privileged local attackers escalate privileges, exploit requires local access.

CVSS base score 7.3 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.59% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Privilege Escalation
Impact
Privilege Escalation
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
16 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-78

Vendor fix

Update to version 26.07.03 or later.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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