CVE-2026-59912: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Mac)
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Mac) versions prior to 2.3.0.1005 contain an improper access control vulnerability. This flaw allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-284 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-59912 is an improper access control vulnerability in Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Mac) affecting versions before 2.3.0.1005. A local attacker with low privileges could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). As of the published date, no official fix or patch has been disclosed by Dell.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges and arbitrary code execution by a low privileged local attacker, 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 DDPM Mac.
CVE-2026-59912: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Mac)
Description
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Mac) versions prior to 2.3.0.1005 contain an improper access control vulnerability. This flaw allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-284 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Dell
Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Mac)
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-59912 is an improper access control vulnerability in Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Mac) affecting versions before 2.3.0.1005. A local attacker with low privileges could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). As of the published date, no official fix or patch has been disclosed by Dell.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges and arbitrary code execution by a low privileged local attacker, 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 DDPM Mac.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-07T17:04:34.467Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a70deffbf32cb7a34016341
Added to database: 08/03/2026, 18:33:35 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 18:02:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 22:01:36 UTC
Views: 43
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