CVE-2026-71180: CWE-252: Unchecked Return Value in Dell Update Package Framework
Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Unchecked Return Value vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Dell Update Package Framework versions before 26.07.03 contain an unchecked return value vulnerability (CWE-252). This flaw allows a low privileged attacker with local access to potentially exploit the issue to elevate their privileges. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and scope change with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges, allowing an attacker to gain higher-level access on the affected system. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as indicated by the CVSS score and vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or workaround links are provided in the available data.
CVE-2026-71180: CWE-252: Unchecked Return Value in Dell Update Package Framework
Description
Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Unchecked Return Value vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
Dell
Update Package Framework
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Dell Update Package Framework versions before 26.07.03 contain an unchecked return value vulnerability (CWE-252). This flaw allows a low privileged attacker with local access to potentially exploit the issue to elevate their privileges. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and scope change with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to elevation of privileges, allowing an attacker to gain higher-level access on the affected system. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as indicated by the CVSS score and vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or workaround links are provided in the available data.
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: 6aaac11a55bf5e2cf5d8dcea
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 16:17:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 16:31:44 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 01:57:58 UTC
Views: 10
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