CVE-2026-49817: CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Dell Dell Command Update (DCU)
Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-49817 is a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in Dell Command Update (DCU) prior to version 5.7.1. This vulnerability could be exploited by a low privileged attacker with local access to elevate their privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-502. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker with low privileges to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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 Dell Command Update.
CVE-2026-49817: 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. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-49817 is a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in Dell Command Update (DCU) prior to version 5.7.1. This vulnerability could be exploited by a low privileged attacker with local access to elevate their privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-502. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker with low privileges to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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 Dell Command Update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-01T17:04:30.334Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a85c70aacd9273b493b3068
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 15:08:58 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 15:22:53 UTC
Last updated: 08/20/2026, 01:13:14 UTC
Views: 6
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