CVE-2026-71170: CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Dell Application Store
Description
Dell Application Store versions prior to 26.05.0.7 contain an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability (CWE-427). This flaw allows a low privileged local attacker to potentially elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 7.8. No explicit patch link is provided, but affected versions are those before 26.05.0.7.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Dell
Application Store
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-71170 describes an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Dell Application Store. This vulnerability allows a local attacker with low privileges to exploit the improper handling of search paths, potentially leading to elevation of privilege and arbitrary code execution. The affected versions are all releases prior to 26.05.0.7. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor has not provided explicit patch links in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a low privileged local attacker to elevate their privileges and execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running Dell Application Store versions prior to 26.05.0.7.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Dell Application Store version 26.05.0.7 and later. Users should upgrade to version 26.05.0.7 or newer to remediate this vulnerability. Since no vendor advisory content was provided, check Dell's official security advisories for confirmation and further guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- dell
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T23:04:32.436Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad674a72cdf04f6568668d9
Added to database: 10/19/2026, 19:51:03 UTC
Last enriched: 10/19/2026, 20:03:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/19/2026, 20:08:12 UTC
Views: 6
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