CVE-2026-59916: CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing in Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows)
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows) versions prior to 2.3.0.17 have an authentication bypass vulnerability due to improper access control. This flaw allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-290 and has a high severity CVSS score of 7.8. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-59916 describes an authentication bypass vulnerability in Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows) prior to version 2.3.0.17. The vulnerability arises from improper access control (CWE-290), enabling a low privileged attacker with local access to bypass authentication mechanisms. Successful exploitation can lead to elevation of privileges and arbitrary code execution on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges could exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication controls, resulting in elevated privileges and the ability to execute arbitrary code. This compromises 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 Windows.
CVE-2026-59916: CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing in Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows)
Description
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows) versions prior to 2.3.0.17 have an authentication bypass vulnerability due to improper access control. This flaw allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-290 and has a high severity 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
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-59916 describes an authentication bypass vulnerability in Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM Windows) prior to version 2.3.0.17. The vulnerability arises from improper access control (CWE-290), enabling a low privileged attacker with local access to bypass authentication mechanisms. Successful exploitation can lead to elevation of privileges and arbitrary code execution on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges could exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication controls, resulting in elevated privileges and the ability to execute arbitrary code. This compromises 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 Windows.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-07T17:04:34.467Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7cc907bf8831d5390770f9
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 19:27:03 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 19:57:01 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 23:21:08 UTC
Views: 4
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