CVE-2025-30100 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) affecting Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC) versions prior to 6.7.37.0. AWCC is a software suite used primarily on Alienware gaming systems to manage hardware settings, performance tuning, and lighting effects. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient enforcement of access control mechanisms within the application, allowing a low-privileged local attacker to escalate their privileges. Exploitation requires the attacker to have local access and involves user interaction, which may include executing malicious commands or manipulating the AWCC interface to bypass security checks. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.7, reflecting medium severity, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability if exploited. The attack vector is local (AV:L), with high attack complexity (AC:H), requiring low privileges (PR:L) and user interaction (UI:R). The vulnerability scope is unchanged (S:U), meaning the impact is limited to the vulnerable component. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been reported to date. The vulnerability highlights the risk of improper access control in privileged system management software, which can be leveraged to gain unauthorized administrative capabilities on affected Alienware systems.

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a low-privileged local attacker to elevate their privileges to administrative or system level, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data, modification or deletion of critical system files, installation of persistent malware, or disruption of system operations. Given AWCC's role in managing hardware and performance settings, attackers could also manipulate system behavior or hardware configurations, potentially causing hardware damage or degraded performance. The impact is particularly significant for gaming and enthusiast users who rely on AWCC for system optimization. Organizations with Alienware systems used in sensitive environments could face increased risk of insider threats or lateral movement by attackers who gain initial local access. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the medium severity rating and potential for privilege escalation warrant proactive mitigation to prevent future exploitation.

1. Apply patches or updates from Dell as soon as they become available for Alienware Command Center to address this vulnerability. 2. Until patches are released, restrict local user accounts to the minimum necessary privileges and avoid granting administrative rights to untrusted users. 3. Implement strict local access controls and monitor local user activity for suspicious behavior indicative of privilege escalation attempts. 4. Use application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions to detect and block unauthorized modifications or executions related to AWCC. 5. Educate users about the risks of running untrusted software or scripts locally, as user interaction is required for exploitation. 6. Consider disabling or uninstalling AWCC if it is not essential for system operation, especially in high-security environments. 7. Regularly audit and review installed software versions and configurations on Alienware systems to ensure compliance with security policies. 8. Employ host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) to alert on anomalous privilege escalation activities.