CVE-2026-49816: CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Dell Dell Command Update (DCU)
Description
Dell Command Update (DCU) versions prior to 5.7.1 contain a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability (CWE-502). This flaw allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially elevate their privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. No specific patch link is provided, but the vulnerability is fixed starting from version 5.7.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Dell
Dell Command Update (DCU)
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-49816 describes a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in Dell Command Update (DCU) versions before 5.7.1. This vulnerability could be exploited by a low privileged attacker with local access to escalate privileges. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is resolved in version 5.7.1 and later.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access and low privileges to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access to the system. This could compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Dell Command Update to version 5.7.1 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation or temporary fix is indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-01T17:04:30.334Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a85c70aacd9273b493b3066
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 15:08:58 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 08:17:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 10:02:28 UTC
Views: 64
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