CVE-2026-44274: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS)
Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS) versions prior to 2605 contain an improper link resolution vulnerability (CWE-59) that allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially gain unauthorized access. This vulnerability involves the software incorrectly resolving symbolic links before file access, which can lead to unauthorized disclosure, modification, or deletion of data. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.8. No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-44274 describes an improper link resolution before file access vulnerability in Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS) prior to version 2605. This weakness (CWE-59) allows a low privileged attacker with local access to exploit symbolic link handling flaws, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive files or system resources. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a low privileged local attacker to gain unauthorized access, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure or modification of files due to improper handling of symbolic links before file access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access. Avoid running WMS on systems where untrusted users have local access.
CVE-2026-44274: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS)
Description
Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS) versions prior to 2605 contain an improper link resolution vulnerability (CWE-59) that allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially gain unauthorized access. This vulnerability involves the software incorrectly resolving symbolic links before file access, which can lead to unauthorized disclosure, modification, or deletion of data. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.8. No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-44274 describes an improper link resolution before file access vulnerability in Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS) prior to version 2605. This weakness (CWE-59) allows a low privileged attacker with local access to exploit symbolic link handling flaws, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive files or system resources. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a low privileged local attacker to gain unauthorized access, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure or modification of files due to improper handling of symbolic links before file access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access. Avoid running WMS on systems where untrusted users have local access.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T17:04:45.714Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a399346eed863c81e5b326b
Added to database: 06/22/2026, 19:55:50 UTC
Last enriched: 06/22/2026, 20:09:06 UTC
Last updated: 06/22/2026, 21:30:49 UTC
Views: 7
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