CVE-2026-44275: 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. 32. 0 contain a vulnerability related to improper link resolution before file access, also known as 'link following'. This flaw could allow a low privileged local attacker to perform arbitrary file write operations. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-59 and carries a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6. 3. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-44275 is an improper link resolution vulnerability (CWE-59) in Dell/Alienware Purchased Apps prior to version 1.1.32.0. The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with local access to exploit the improper handling of symbolic links or similar link types before file access, potentially leading to arbitrary file write. This could impact the integrity and availability of the system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.3, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges and local access could exploit this vulnerability to write arbitrary files on the affected system. This could lead to modification or replacement of critical files, potentially resulting in system instability or further compromise. Confidentiality is not impacted according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor Dell's security advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and consider applying system-level protections against unauthorized file modifications.
CVE-2026-44275: 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. 32. 0 contain a vulnerability related to improper link resolution before file access, also known as 'link following'. This flaw could allow a low privileged local attacker to perform arbitrary file write operations. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-59 and carries a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6. 3. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.3medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-44275 is an improper link resolution vulnerability (CWE-59) in Dell/Alienware Purchased Apps prior to version 1.1.32.0. The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with local access to exploit the improper handling of symbolic links or similar link types before file access, potentially leading to arbitrary file write. This could impact the integrity and availability of the system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.3, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges and local access could exploit this vulnerability to write arbitrary files on the affected system. This could lead to modification or replacement of critical files, potentially resulting in system instability or further compromise. Confidentiality is not impacted according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor Dell's security advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and consider applying system-level protections against unauthorized file modifications.
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: 6a2876df8dd33fbd85785f15
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 8:26:07 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 8:43:38 PM
Last updated: 6/9/2026, 9:31:14 PM
Views: 4
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