CVE-2026-67266: CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization in Dell Dell Command Update (DCU)
Description
Dell Command Update (DCU) versions prior to 5.7.1 contain an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863). This flaw allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially elevate their privileges. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but can impact integrity. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5 (medium severity).
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Dell
Dell Command Update (DCU)
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-67266 describes an incorrect 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 categorized under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization). The CVSS v3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with low privileges to elevate their privileges on the affected system. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability, but integrity of the system could be compromised due to unauthorized privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Dell Command Update to version 5.7.1 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation details are provided. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the input data, but the presence of a fixed version (5.7.1) implies an official fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-29T11:04:32.678Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a85c708acd9273b493b3030
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 15:08:56 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 08:18:31 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 10:02:29 UTC
Views: 33
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