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). This flaw allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially elevate their privileges. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability if exploited.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Dell
Dell Command Update (DCU)
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-58565 is a missing authorization vulnerability in Dell Command Update (DCU) affecting versions before 5.7.1. A low privileged attacker with local access could exploit this flaw to gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting a high impact on system security.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges, allowing an attacker to gain higher-level access than intended. This could compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Dell Command Update version 5.7.1. Users should upgrade to version 5.7.1 or later to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-01T11:04:36.019Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a85c708acd9273b493b302e
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 15:08:56 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 08:18:37 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 10:02:28 UTC
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