CVE-2025-43726: Dell Alienware Command Center 5.x (AWCC) · Link Following
Affects Dell Alienware Command Center 5.x (AWCC)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.7 Medium : upgrade to 5.10.2.0 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.10.2.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade Dell Alienware Command Center 5.x (AWCC) to 5.10.2.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Alienware Command Center 5.x (AWCC) | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
2) Restrict local user permissions rigorously to minimize the number of users with local access and limit their ability to create or manipulate symbolic links. 3) Implement application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions that monitor and block suspicious file system activities, including unauthorized link creation. 4) Employ strict file system permissions on directories used by AWCC to prevent unauthorized link manipulation. 5) Conduct regular audits of local accounts and remove or disable unnecessary users. 6) Educate users about the risks of local privilege escalation and enforce policies to prevent installation or execution of untrusted software. 7) Monitor system logs for unusual file access patterns or privilege escalations related to AWCC processes. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling local access and link manipulation vectors specific to this vulnerability.
Description
Dell Alienware Command Center 5.x (AWCC), versions prior to 5.10.2.0, contains 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.