CVE-2026-71179: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell Update Package Framework
Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-71179 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in Dell Update Package Framework versions before 26.07.03. Improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands allows a low privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary commands, which can result in elevation of privileges. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.3 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No known exploits in the wild or vendor patch information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary OS commands, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can result in elevation of privileges, allowing the attacker to gain higher-level access than originally permitted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Dell Update Package Framework. Avoid running untrusted code or commands in the context of this software.
CVE-2026-71179: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Dell Update Package Framework
Description
Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.3high
Affected software
Dell
Update Package Framework
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-71179 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in Dell Update Package Framework versions before 26.07.03. Improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands allows a low privileged local attacker to execute arbitrary commands, which can result in elevation of privileges. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.3 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No known exploits in the wild or vendor patch information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary OS commands, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This can result in elevation of privileges, allowing the attacker to gain higher-level access than originally permitted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the Dell Update Package Framework. Avoid running untrusted code or commands in the context of this software.
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: 6aaac11a55bf5e2cf5d8dce9
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 16:17:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 16:31:47 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 23:17:49 UTC
Views: 7
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