CVE-2026-56795: CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Dell Driver Pack For Windows OS
Dell Server Update Utility versions prior to 26.07.01 contain an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability (CWE-427). This flaw allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code by manipulating the search path. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-56795 describes an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Dell Server Update Utility for Windows OS, affecting versions before 26.07.01. This vulnerability allows a local attacker with low privileges to influence the search path used by the application, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-427 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.2, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch links or vendor advisory details are provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to full code execution with the privileges of the affected application, compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attacker requires local access and low privileges but can escalate impact through this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor Dell's advisories for updates and apply any released fixes promptly.
CVE-2026-56795: CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Dell Driver Pack For Windows OS
Description
Dell Server Update Utility versions prior to 26.07.01 contain an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability (CWE-427). This flaw allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code by manipulating the search path. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.2.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
Dell
Driver Pack For Windows OS
Dell
Driver Pack For Linux OS
Dell
Server Update Utility, Windows 64-bit format
Dell
Server Update Utility, Linux 64-bit format
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-56795 describes an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Dell Server Update Utility for Windows OS, affecting versions before 26.07.01. This vulnerability allows a local attacker with low privileges to influence the search path used by the application, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-427 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.2, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch links or vendor advisory details are provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to full code execution with the privileges of the affected application, compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attacker requires local access and low privileges but can escalate impact through this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor Dell's advisories for updates and apply any released fixes promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-23T05:04:35.872Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aac65c155bf5e2cf5fdf667
Added to database: 09/17/2026, 22:12:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 22:15:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 03:09:16 UTC
Views: 6
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