CVE-2026-27105: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Dell Dell/Alienware Purchased Apps
Dell/Alienware Purchased Apps, versions prior to 1.1.31.0, 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 Arbitrary File Write
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-27105 is an improper link resolution before file access vulnerability (CWE-59) affecting Dell/Alienware Purchased Apps prior to version 1.1.31.0. The issue allows a low privileged attacker with local access to exploit symbolic link or similar link-following weaknesses to write arbitrary files. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H) indicates that the attack requires local access with high attack complexity and low privileges, does not require user interaction, and impacts integrity and availability without affecting confidentiality.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker with limited privileges to write arbitrary files, potentially leading to system integrity and availability compromise. Confidentiality is not impacted. There are no known exploits in the wild, and the vulnerability requires local access and high attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious local activity related to file system manipulation. Avoid using vulnerable versions of Dell/Alienware Purchased Apps if possible.
CVE-2026-27105: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Dell Dell/Alienware Purchased Apps
Description
Dell/Alienware Purchased Apps, versions prior to 1.1.31.0, 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 Arbitrary File Write
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-27105 is an improper link resolution before file access vulnerability (CWE-59) affecting Dell/Alienware Purchased Apps prior to version 1.1.31.0. The issue allows a low privileged attacker with local access to exploit symbolic link or similar link-following weaknesses to write arbitrary files. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H) indicates that the attack requires local access with high attack complexity and low privileges, does not require user interaction, and impacts integrity and availability without affecting confidentiality.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker with limited privileges to write arbitrary files, potentially leading to system integrity and availability compromise. Confidentiality is not impacted. There are no known exploits in the wild, and the vulnerability requires local access and high attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious local activity related to file system manipulation. Avoid using vulnerable versions of Dell/Alienware Purchased Apps if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-17T18:05:21.467Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f256b0cbff5d86103eb47a
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 7:06:24 PM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 7:21:59 PM
Last updated: 4/30/2026, 3:50:14 AM
Views: 7
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