CVE-2026-56796
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CVE-2026-56796 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Dell Command Update (DCU), versions prior to 5.7.1, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dell | Command Update | < 5.7.1 |
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