CVE-2026-58565: CWE-862: Missing Authorization in Dell Dell Command Update (DCU)
Dell Command Update (DCU) versions prior to 5.7.1 contain a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) that allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially elevate privileges. This vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. No official patch or remediation information is currently provided by the vendor.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-58565 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in Dell Command Update (DCU) prior to version 5.7.1. This flaw allows a low privileged attacker with local access to exploit the vulnerability to achieve elevation of privileges. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with local access and low privileges to gain elevated privileges on the affected system, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented at this time.
CVE-2026-58565: CWE-862: Missing Authorization in Dell Dell Command Update (DCU)
Description
Dell Command Update (DCU) versions prior to 5.7.1 contain a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) that allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially elevate privileges. This vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. No official patch or remediation information is currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-58565 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in Dell Command Update (DCU) prior to version 5.7.1. This flaw allows a low privileged attacker with local access to exploit the vulnerability to achieve elevation of privileges. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with local access and low privileges to gain elevated privileges on the affected system, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-01T11:04:36.019Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a85c708acd9273b493b302e
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 15:08:56 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 15:25:57 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 17:55:30 UTC
Views: 4
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