CVE-2026-71181: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Dell Update Package Framework
Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Dell Update Package Framework versions before 26.07.03 contain a CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability. This flaw allows a high privileged local attacker to potentially manipulate symbolic links or similar filesystem links before the software accesses files, leading to unauthorized filesystem access. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.0, reflecting low severity due to the requirement for high privileges and local access. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges and local access could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized filesystem access, potentially leading to limited integrity and availability impacts. Confidentiality is not impacted. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix link is provided, users should monitor Dell's advisories for updates. Restricting local high privileged access to trusted users may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-71181: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Dell Update Package Framework
Description
Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.0low
Affected software
Dell
Update Package Framework
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Dell Update Package Framework versions before 26.07.03 contain a CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access vulnerability. This flaw allows a high privileged local attacker to potentially manipulate symbolic links or similar filesystem links before the software accesses files, leading to unauthorized filesystem access. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.0, reflecting low severity due to the requirement for high privileges and local access. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges and local access could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized filesystem access, potentially leading to limited integrity and availability impacts. Confidentiality is not impacted. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix link is provided, users should monitor Dell's advisories for updates. Restricting local high privileged access to trusted users may reduce risk.
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: 6aaac11a55bf5e2cf5d8dceb
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 16:17:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 16:31:59 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 01:16:04 UTC
Views: 10
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